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Newton Field

59B · Jackman, ME · 1,178 ft elevation · var 16W · Non-towered

Airport information

FAA LID
59B
Coordinates
45.6328, -70.2488
Elevation
1,178 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
16W
Sectional chart
MONTREAL
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
BOSTON (ZBW)
Flight service (FSS)
BANGOR
NOTAM facility
BGR
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
1 W

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
04:13 AM08:13Z
Sunrise04:52 AM08:52Z
Sunset08:34 PM00:34Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:12 PM01:12Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:12 PM → 04:13 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:34 PM → 03:52 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
MNTN 122.9 WI VCNTY OF ARPT. 3 CLICKS ADZY & WX.; ACTVT REIL RWY 31; MIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF. — Chart Supplement ↗

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

13TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 13 · 126°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 13/31

3,601 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med.

13
Heading
126° mag · 110° true
Markings
nonprecision
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Tree, 12 ft, 221 ft from threshold, 179 ft R of centerline — 1:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
31
Heading
306° mag · 290° true
Markings
nonprecision
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Tree, 11 ft, 208 ft from threshold, 115 ft L of centerline — 1:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

No published frequencies or nearby navaids for 59B.

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Services

Fuel available
100LL
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns, hangars

Ownership & management

Owner
TOWN OF JACKMAN
TOWN OFFICE, 569 MAIN ST, JACKMAN, ME
207-668-2111
Manager
KIRSTIE HALE
TOWN OFFICE, 569 MAIN ST, JACKMAN, ME
207-668-2111

Remarks FAA

  • EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
  • MNTN 122.9 WI VCNTY OF ARPT. 3 CLICKS ADZY & WX.
  • GEESE, DEER & MOOSE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • ARPT PHONE AVBL FOR LOCAL CALLS ONLY.
  • FOR CD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -23C.
  • ACTVT REIL RWY 31; MIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF.
  • CALL 207-668-2111 FOR AVBL.
  • FUEL AVBL 24 HRS WITH MAJOR CREDIT CARD.
  • +4 FT GRASS 50-200 FT FM THR, 80 FT R OF CNTRLN.
  • +12 FT TREE AND BRUSH 0-20 FT FM THR, 120 FT R OF CNTRLN; +4 FT TREE 10 FT FM THR, 150 FT L OF CNTRLN.

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 59B 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 59B

Newton Field (59B) is an airport in Jackman, ME, at 1,178 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,601 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 59B, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 59B have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 59B?

Newton Field has 1 runway; the longest is 3,601 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 59B?

Newton Field is in Jackman, ME, at an elevation of 1,178 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.6328, -70.2488.

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