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Small airport

Twitchell Airport

ICAO K3B5Local 3B5🇺🇸 Turner
Coordinates
44.1889°N, 70.2329°W
Elevation
356 ft (109 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-ME
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
14.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:36
Sunrise
05:11
Sunset
20:24
Civil dusk
20:59

About 15h 13m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Twitchell Airport

Twitchell Airport in Turner, Maine, United States, was a public, privately owned airport. It had one asphalt runway, one turf, and Androscoggin River access for water landings. It averaged 98 flights per day, and had approximately 73 aircraft based on its field.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 292,151 ft / 656 m100 ftGrsUnlitOpen
12 / 302,104 ft / 641 m50 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.800 MHz

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
WCBB-TV (Augusta)650 ft656 ft
WXGL-FM (Lewiston)302 ft617 ft
Obstacle364 ft
Obstacle656 ft
Obstacle709 ft
Obstacle702 ft
Obstacle387 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Twitchell Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Twitchell Airport located?

Twitchell Airport is small airport located in Turner, United States, at an elevation of 356 ft (109 m).

How many runways does Twitchell Airport have?

Twitchell Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 2,151 ft / 656 m.

What time zone is Twitchell Airport in?

Twitchell Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Twitchell Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Twitchell Airport is approximately 14.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Twitchell Airport?

The nearest airport to Twitchell Airport is Rocky Ridge Airport (ME39), about 5.1 nm to the ene, followed by Maheu Airport and Auburn Lewiston Municipal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Twitchell Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.