Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport

SFM · KSFM · Sanford, ME · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
244 ft MSL
Longest runway
6,389 ft 07/25
Runways
2
Mag var
17W

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:34 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:03 AM09:03Z
Sunrise05:35 AM09:35Z
Sunset08:02 PM00:02Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:34 PM00:34Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:34 PM → 05:03 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:02 PM → 04:35 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 046°downwind 316°base 226°final 136°45° entry14253207

RWY 14LEFT traffic

Heading
136° mag · 119° true
Dimensions
4,999 × 100 ft
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (4°)
Displaced thr
885 ft
CTAF
123.075

Enter the left downwind (heading 316°) on the 45° at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 14
Threshold elev
244 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Tree, 68 ft, 516 ft from threshold, 120 ft L of centerline — 4:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
21 ft
TDZ elevation
242 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Double wheel 72k.

Pattern side + displaced threshold: 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
120.025
Clearance — primary
121.725

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
123.075
UNICOM
123.075

Departure & arrival

“Portland”
App/Dep
119.75

Also

Flight service
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 (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
263.05WATERBORO RCAG (LOW)
269.35APCH/P DEP/P

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

Instrument landing systems

RWY 07
RunwayILS
RWY 07ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.5 (SFM) · GS 3.00°

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

Nearby navigation aids

ENE 117.10 · CON 112.90
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ENE · Kennebunk VOR/DME 117.10 · 118X High r262° / 4.5 NM
CON · Concord VOR/DME 112.90 · 76X Low r089° / 39.3 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KSFM / SFM
Coordinates
43.3939, -70.7080
Elevation
244 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
17W
Sectional chart
NEW YORK
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 120.025 · ☎ 207-324-1958
ARTCC
BOSTON (ZBW)
Flight service (FSS)
BANGOR · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
SFM
Attendance
OCT-MAY ALL 0700-1700; JUN-SEPT ALL 0700-1900
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
4 SE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT ODALS RWY 25; REIL RWY 07; PAPI RWY 07 & 25; HIRL 07/25; MIRL 14/32; TWY LGTS - CTAF. TWY LGTS INOP DALGT HRS. on 123.075Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 07: 4-light PAPI (left) · 25: 4-light PAPI (left) + ODALS · 14: 4-light PAPI (left) · 32: 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, MOGAS
Bottled oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air ambulance, Instruction, Rental, Survey
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF SANFORD
919 MAIN ST, SANFORD, ME
(207) 324-9173
Manager
M. ALLISON NAVIA
9 PRESIDENTIAL LN, SANFORD, ME
207-324-3172
Remarks FAA · 10 notes

General

  • WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • CALM WIND PREFERRED RWY 32.
  • 24 HR FUEL AVBL WITH MAJOR CREDIT CARD FOR 100LL, A & MOGAS.
  • CONDS NOT MNT DLY 1600-0700 EST.
  • FBO AFT HRS CALL-OUT FEE - 207-324-8919.
  • FOR CD WHEN APCH CLSD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
  • HIGH VOL FIXED AND ROTARY WING FLT TRNG IN VCNTY.

Lighting

  • ACTVT ODALS RWY 25; REIL RWY 07; PAPI RWY 07 & 25; HIRL 07/25; MIRL 14/32; TWY LGTS - CTAF. TWY LGTS INOP DALGT HRS.

Obstructions

  • APCH RATIO 49:1 AT DTHR.
  • APCH RATIO 20:1 AT DTHR.
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About KSFM

Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM · KSFM) is an airport in Sanford, ME, at 244 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,389 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KSFM, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KSFM have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KSFM?

Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,389 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KSFM?

Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport is in Sanford, ME, at an elevation of 244 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.3939, -70.7080.

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