9B8

Salmon River Airfield

Marlborough, ConnecticutElevation 540 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,000 ft

17/35
Dimensions
2,000 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 17
Traffic patternRight
RWY 35
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Salmon River Airfield is in Marlborough, Connecticut. Field elevation 540 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMARK DITOMASSO
Manager phone(860) 883-4272
AttendedIREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA9B8
SectionalNEW YORK
Center (ARTCC)BOSTON
Flight service (AFSS)BRIDGEPORT
RegionConnecticut
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.5893, -72.4425
Distance from city3 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

ARPT CLSD DEC 15 - APR 30.
PAE INVOF RY'S AND TWYS.
ALL SURFACES , RY & TWY, WORK IN PROGRESS, MAINTENANCE.
FOR CD CTC BRADLEY APCH AT 860-386-3597
ARPT CLSD SS-SR.
VFR OPERNS ONLY.
PILOT MUST SUPPLY TIE DOWN ROPES.
CONTROLLING OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 9B8 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 9B8. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 9B8 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 9B8. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 9B8?
9B8 sits at 540 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 9B8?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.