Airport information
- FAA LID
- ME55
- Coordinates
- 44.0732, -68.8193
- Elevation
- 72 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 17W
- Sectional chart
- HALIFAX
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- BOSTON (ZBW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BANGOR
- NOTAM facility
- FDC
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Distance from city
- 1 N
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:16 AM | 08:16Z |
| Sunrise | 04:52 AM | 08:52Z |
| Sunset | 08:22 PM | 00:22Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:58 PM | 00:58Z |
Plan a flight from ME55
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy NE · 053°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy NE at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway NE/SW
1,510 ft × 60 ft · Gravel (Fair)- Heading
- 053° mag · 36° true
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 233° mag · 216° true
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Hill, 50 ft, 500 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| NE/SW | 1,510 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for ME55.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for ME55. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- IAW VFR.
- HELIPAD: N END OF RWY, FATO 80 FT X 80 FT.
- 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.
- AIRSTRIP IS LEASED TO PENOBSCOT IS AIR SVC.
Nearby airports
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 ME55 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 ME55
Vinalhaven Airport (ME55) is an airport in Vinalhaven, ME, at 72 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,510 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for ME55, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does ME55 have a control tower?
No. Vinalhaven Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at ME55?
Vinalhaven Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,510 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is ME55?
Vinalhaven Airport is in Vinalhaven, ME, at an elevation of 72 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.0732, -68.8193.
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