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Small airport

Banks Airport

ICAO ME5🇺🇸 Swans Island
Coordinates
44.1654°N, 68.4278°W
Elevation
100 ft (30 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-ME
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
15.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:32
Sunrise
05:07
Sunset
20:14
Civil dusk
20:49

About 15h 8m 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 Banks Airport

Banks Airport is a small airport in Swans Island, United States. It sits at an elevation of 100 ft (30 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,500 ft / 457 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Stonington Municipal Airport (93B), about 10.9 nm to the w.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 281,500 ft / 457 m30 ftGrvlUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Banks Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Banks Airport located?

Banks Airport is small airport located in Swans Island, United States, at an elevation of 100 ft (30 m).

How many runways does Banks Airport have?

Banks Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,500 ft / 457 m.

What time zone is Banks Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Banks Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Banks Airport is approximately 15.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Banks Airport?

The nearest airport to Banks Airport is Stonington Municipal Airport (93B), about 10.9 nm to the w, followed by Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport and Vinalhaven Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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