Islesboro
57B · Islesboro, ME · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:10 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:49 AM | 09:49Z |
| Sunrise | 06:18 AM | 10:18Z |
| Sunset | 06:41 PM | 22:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:10 PM | 23:10Z |
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Runways
RWY 19LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 186° mag · 168° true
- Dimensions
- 2,400 × 50 ft
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Asphalt
- CTAF
- 122.9
Enter the left downwind (heading 006°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 19
- Threshold elev
- 88 ft
- Markings
- basic
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 10 ft, 201 ft from threshold, 107 ft R of centerline
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,400 ft | |
| H1/ | 40 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Departure & arrival
“Bangor”ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
BGR 114.80 · AUG 114.95
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGR · Bangor | VORTAC | 114.80 · 95X | High | r202° / 32.4 NM |
| AUG · Augusta | VOR/DME | 114.95 · 96Y | Low | r109° / 38.1 NM |
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Charts & procedures
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 57B
- Coordinates
- 44.3025, -68.9106
- Elevation
- 88 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 18W
- Sectional chart
- HALIFAX
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- BOSTON (ZBW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BANGOR · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- BGR
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1966/01
- Distance from city
- 1 W
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
- Parking
- tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 10 notes
General
- ARPT CLSD NGTS, DAYTIME USE ONLY.
- DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
- NO TGL OPS.
- NOISE ABATEMENT - MNTN RWY HDG TO 1000 FT AGL.
- HELIPAD: NW CORNER OF RAMP.
- FOR CD CTC BANGOR APCH AT 207-561-2500 EXTN 1.
Obstructions
- 35-45 FT TREES, 0- 200 FT FM THR, 90-125 FT L OF CNTRLN AND 120-125 FT L AND R OF CNTRLN.
- 10 FT ROAD, 107 FT R OF CNTRLN; 45 FT TREES 100-200 FT FM THR, 120 FT R OF CNTRLN; 10-20 FT BRUSH 100-200 FT FM THR, 105 FT L OF CNTRLN.
- APCH RATIO 0:1 TO DTHR DUE TO 35 FT TREE, 0 FT FM DTHR, 120 FT L.
Contact
- TOWN MGR OF ISLEBORO.
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About 57B
Islesboro (57B) is an airport in Islesboro, ME, at 88 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 57B, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 57B have a control tower?
No. Islesboro is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 57B?
Islesboro has 2 runways; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 57B?
Islesboro is in Islesboro, ME, at an elevation of 88 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.3025, -68.9106.
More about 57B
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 57B in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
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