Central Maine/Norridgewock Airport

OWK · KOWK · Norridgewock, ME · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation

270 ft MSL

Longest runway

4,000 ft 15/33

Runways

Mag var

18W

AWOS 123.075 CTAF 122.8 Approach 128.35

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:35 PM

Event	Local (EDT)	UTC
Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends	04:56 AM	08:56Z
Sunrise	05:29 AM	09:29Z
Sunset	08:02 PM	00:02Z
Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins	08:35 PM	00:35Z

Loggable night (§1.1)

08:35 PM → 04:56 AM

Night currency (§61.57)

09:02 PM → 04:29 AM

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TAS (kt)Burn (gph)Reserve (hr)Cruise (ft)Max alt (ft)Wind from (°)Wind (kt)

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Runways

RWY 15LEFT traffic

Heading: 148° mag · 130° true
Dimensions: 4,000 × 100 ft
TPA: 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface: Asphalt
Lights: 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF: 122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 328°) on the 45° at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 15

Threshold elev: 264 ft
Markings: nonprecision
Approach obstacle: Tree, 35 ft, 767 ft from threshold, 285 ft L of centerline — 16:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height: 43 ft
TDZ elevation: 270 ft
End lights: REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k, Double wheel 60k.

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

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Runway	Length	Your margin
03/21	3,998 ft
15/33	4,000 ft

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS

123.075

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF

122.8

UNICOM

122.8

Departure & arrival

“Portland”

App/Dep

128.35

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 (3 frequencies)

Frequency	Used by
263.05	WATERBORO RCAG (LOW)
290.5	BANGOR RCAG (LOW)
299.2	APCH/P DEP/P

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

Nearby navigation aids

AUG 114.95

NavAid	Type	Freq · ch	Range	Radial / Dist magnetic
AUG · Augusta	VOR/DME	114.95 · 96Y	Low	r011° / 23.9 NM

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Charts & procedures

Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA: KOWK / OWK
Coordinates: 44.7155, -69.8665
Elevation: 270 ft MSL
Magnetic variation: 18W
Sectional chart: MONTREAL
Airport use: Public
Control tower: No
Weather station: AWOS-AV · 123.075
ARTCC: BOSTON (ZBW)
Flight service (FSS): BANGOR · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility: BGR
Attendance: MON-FRI 0700-1400; SAT-SUN UNATNDD
Beacon: white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle: Yes
Wind indicator: lighted
Activated: 1944/02
Distance from city: 4 W

Night operations

Airport lighting: SEE RMK
Rotating beacon: white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting: ACTVT REIL RWY 15 & 33; PAPI RWY 15; MIRL RWY 15/33 - CTAF. on 122.8 — Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 15: 2-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, MOGAS
Bottled oxygen: NONE
Bulk oxygen: NONE
Airframe service: MAJOR
Powerplant service: MAJOR
Parking: tiedowns
Other services: Instruction, Rental, Survey

Ownership & management 2 contacts

Owner

TOWN OF NORRIDGEWOCK

PO BOX 7, NORRIDGEWOCK, ME

207-634-2252

Manager

RICHARD LABELLE

PO BOX 7, NORRIDGEWOCK, ME

207-634-2252

Remarks FAA · 12 notes

General

BIRDS & DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
RWY 21 HAS 30 FT DROPOFF 100 FT FM END OF RWY.
FOR CD CTC PORTLAND APCH AT 207-874-7320. WHEN PORTLAND APCH CLSD, CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.

Runways

MRKGS FADED. CNTRLN & THR BARS MISG.
MRKGS FADED. CNTRLN & THR BARS MISG.

Lighting

ACTVT REIL RWY 15 & 33; PAPI RWY 15; MIRL RWY 15/33 - CTAF.

Fuel

24 HR FUEL AVBL WITH MAJOR CREDIT CARD.

Obstructions

+10 FT -20 FT TREES & BRUSH 75 FT FM THR, 230-250 FT R OF CNTRLN.
10 FT TREES, 90-175 FT FM RWY END, 130-250 FT R.
+4-8 FT BRUSH 110-120 FT FM THR, 100 FT L & R OF CNTRLN; +25 FT TREES 100-175 FT FM THR, 185-250 FT L OF CNTRLN.

Contact

ARPT ADS: 603 AIRPORT RD.
ALTN CTC: BRUCE HURLEY 207-449-2995.

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About KOWK

Central Maine/Norridgewock Airport (OWK · KOWK) is an airport in Norridgewock, ME, at 270 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KOWK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KOWK have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KOWK?

Central Maine/Norridgewock Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 4,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KOWK?

Central Maine/Norridgewock Airport is in Norridgewock, ME, at an elevation of 270 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.7155, -69.8665.

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