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ME55

Vinalhaven Airport

Vinalhaven, MaineElevation 72 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 1,510 ft

H1
Dimensions
40 x 40 ft
Surface
Gravel (fair)
Edge lights
PERI
RWY H1
NE/SW
Dimensions
1,510 x 60 ft
Surface
Gravel (fair)
RWY NE36°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY SW216°T
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

Vinalhaven Airport is in Vinalhaven, Maine. Field elevation 72 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMARJORIE STRATTON
Manager phone207-863-2042
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAME55
SectionalHALIFAX
Center (ARTCC)BOSTON
Flight service (AFSS)BANGOR
RegionMaine
CountryUnited States
Coordinates44.0732, -68.8193
Distance from city1 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC PORTLAND APCH AT 207-874-7320, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
›PORTABLE PERIMETER HELI LGTS FOR NGT OPS.
›IAW VFR.
›HELIPAD: N END OF RWY, FATO 80 FT X 80 FT.
›AIRSTRIP IS LEASED TO PENOBSCOT IS AIR SVC.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗ME55 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does ME55 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for ME55. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does ME55 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for ME55. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at ME55?
ME55 sits at 72 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for ME55?
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.