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NH61

Heaton Airport

Chester, New HampshireElevation 188 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,740 ft

11/29
Dimensions
1,740 x 28 ft
Surface
Turf
Edge lights
LOW
RWY 11
Displaced threshold700 ft
Traffic patternRight
RWY 29

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Heaton Airport is in Chester, New Hampshire. Field elevation 188 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMICHAEL H. HEATON
Manager phone603-315-8372
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATANH61
SectionalNEW YORK
Center (ARTCC)BOSTON
Flight service (AFSS)BANGOR
RegionNew Hampshire
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.9681, -71.1812
Distance from city4 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›RY 11 IS UNUSABLE FOR LANDING DUE TO OBSTRUCTIONS AND OBSTRUCTED VIEW.
›FOR CD CTC BOSTON APCH AT 603-594-5551.
›TSNT PRKG MIDFIELD EITHER SIDE.
›SS TO MIDNIGHT.
›MKD WITH ORANGE HOMER BUCKETS. WINGSPAN CLEARANCE ASSURED ONLY WHEN WHEELS REMAIN ON RWY SIDE OF EDGE MARKERS.
›VFR DALGT OPS ONLY.
›PRIOR PERMISSION REQUIRED.
›ROLLING SURFACE.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗NH61 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does NH61 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for NH61. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does NH61 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for NH61. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at NH61?
NH61 sits at 188 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for NH61?
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.