Wiscasset Airport

IWI · KIWI · ISS · Wiscasset, ME · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
70 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,397 ft 07/25
Runway
1
Mag var
18W

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:32 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:57 AM08:57Z
Sunrise05:30 AM09:30Z
Sunset07:59 PM23:59Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:32 PM00:32Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:32 PM → 04:57 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:59 PM → 04:30 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 340°downwind 070°base 160°final 250°45° entry2507

RWY 25RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
250° mag · 232° true
Dimensions
3,397 × 75 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3.5°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the right downwind (heading 070°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 25
Threshold elev
56 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Tree, 5 ft, 255 ft from threshold, 200 ft R of centerline — 11:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
67 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 22k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
135.725

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Departure & arrival

“Portland”
App/Dep
119.75 112-292 120.4 293-111

Also

Flight service
124.25 LOW 128.2 LOW

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (4 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
263.05WATERBORO RCAG (LOW)
269.35APCH/P DEP/P (112-292)
290.5BANGOR RCAG (LOW)
299.2APCH/P DEP/P (293-111)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

AUG 114.95
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
AUG · Augusta VOR/DME 114.95 · 96Y Low r188° / 21.8 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KIWI / ISS
Coordinates
43.9614, -69.7126
Elevation
70 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
18W
Sectional chart
NEW YORK
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
ASOS · 135.725 · ☎ 207-882-8094
ARTCC
BOSTON (ZBW)
Flight service (FSS)
BANGOR · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
IWI
Attendance
MAY-LABOR DAY ALL 0800-1600; SEP-NOV FRI-SUN 0900-1600; JAN-MAR NOT ATTENDED; DEC-APR SAT-SUN 1000-1400
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1960/09
Distance from city
3 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 25; PAPI RWY 07 & 25; MIRL RWY 07/25 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 07: 4-light PAPI (right) · 25: 4-light PAPI (left).

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
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A-1 (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Charter
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
TOWN OF WISCASSET
51 BATH RD, WISCASSET, ME
(207) 882-8200
Manager
RICK TETREV
96 CHEWONKI NECK ROAD, 51 BATH RD, WISCASSET, ME
(207) 882-5475
Remarks FAA · 8 notes

General

  • NOISE SENSITIVE AREA SOUTHWEST OFF EOR 07, CLIMB STRAIGHT OUT TO 700 FT AGL.
  • DEER AND WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • RWY 7 APCH OBSTN LGTS ON 60 FT. POLES ALG RIGHT SIDE OF APCH LCTD IN 60 FT. TO 70 FT. TALL TREES.
  • FOR CD CTC PORTLAND APCH AT 207-874-7320. WHEN PORTLAND APCH CLSD, CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 25; PAPI RWY 07 & 25; MIRL RWY 07/25 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • 24 HR CREDIT CARD FUEL OPN.

Obstructions

  • SCRUB BRUSH 60-100 FT FM RWY END, 80-200 FT R; SCRUB BRUSH 20-43 FT FM RWY END, 140-210 FT L.

Contact

  • EMAIL: AIRPORT@WISCASSET.ORG. EMERG CTC: 207-882-8202 (TOWN DISPATCHER).
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About KIWI

Wiscasset Airport (IWI · KIWI · ISS) is an airport in Wiscasset, ME, at 70 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,397 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KIWI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KIWI have a control tower?

No. Wiscasset Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KIWI?

Wiscasset Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,397 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KIWI?

Wiscasset Airport is in Wiscasset, ME, at an elevation of 70 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.9614, -69.7126.

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