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Pepperell Airport Private

26MA · Pepperell, MA · 176 ft elevation · var 16W · Non-towered

Airport information

FAA LID
26MA
Coordinates
42.6962, -71.5501
Elevation
176 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
16W
Sectional chart
NEW YORK
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
BOSTON (ZBW)
Flight service (FSS)
BRIDGEPORT
Attendance
ALL 0800-DUSK
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Distance from city
3 NE

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:33 AM08:33Z
Sunrise05:08 AM09:08Z
Sunset08:28 PM00:28Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:03 PM01:03Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:03 PM → 04:33 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:28 PM → 04:08 AM

Plan a flight from 26MA

Traffic pattern

06TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 06
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 06 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 06/24

2,820 ft × 25 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Weight bearing: Single wheel 8k.

06
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 100 ft, 600 ft from threshold, 88 ft R of centerline — 4:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
24
Heading
n/a
Markings
none
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 47 ft, 650 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 9:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
MHT · ManchesterVOR-DME114.40r233° / 13.1 NM
LWM · LawrenceVOR-DME112.50r278° / 20.3 NM
GDM · GardnerVORTAC110.60r082° / 24.2 NM
CON · ConcordVORTAC112.90r193° / 31.5 NM
BOS · BostonVORTAC112.70r326° / 32.1 NM
EEN · KeeneVORTAC109.40r114° / 33.2 NM
PSM · PeaseVORTAC116.50r250° / 39.3 NM

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 26MA. VFR sectional link above.

Services

Fuel available
Jet A
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Glider, Parachute ops

Ownership & management

Owner
PEPPERELL AIRPORT TRUST
165 NASHUA RD, PEPPERELL, MA
978-433-8550
Manager
DONALD V MAYER II
165 NASHUA RD, PEPPERELL, MA
978-433-8550

Remarks FAA

  • IN ACCORDANCE WITH VFR.
  • GLIDER ACTIVITY 0800-SS DAILY.
  • SKYDIVING ACTIVITY 0800-SS DAILY.
  • FOR CD CTC BOSTON APCH AT 603-594-5551.
  • CELL: 603-897-5326

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 26MA in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

About 26MA

Pepperell Airport (26MA) is an airport in Pepperell, MA, at 176 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,820 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 26MA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 26MA have a control tower?

No. Pepperell Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.

What is the longest runway at 26MA?

Pepperell Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,820 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 26MA?

Pepperell Airport is in Pepperell, MA, at an elevation of 176 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.6962, -71.5501.

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