1B5 -- Franconia

Franconia, NH, US

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Airport Communications

CTAF: 122.8
UNICOM: 122.8
ASOS at HIE (13.6 NE): 118.525, 603-837-2769
AWOS-3 at CDA (25.1 NW): 119.275, 802-626-4532
AWOS-3 at 1P1 (25.1 S): 118.45, 603-536-1698
ASOS at BML (33.6 NE): 135.175, 603-449-3328

Runways

Runway 18/36

Dimensions2300 x 150 feet / 701 x 46 meters
Surface Turf / in Good Condition
Runway 18 Runway 36
Coordinates N44°11.94' / W71°45.08'N44°11.57' / W71°45.01'
Elevation 955975
Traffic Pattern LeftRight
Runway Heading 172° True352° True
Markings
Approach Lights
REIL NoNo

Facility Information

Location

CoordinatesN44°11.76' / W71°45.04'
LocationLocated 2 miles S of Franconia, NH. on 18 acres of land.
Elevation975 feet MSL
Magnetic Variation16° W

Operations

Airport UseOpen to the public
Activation DateMay 1947
StatusOperational
Control TowerYes
Seg-CircleYes
Wind IndicatorYes
A.R.T.C.C.BOSTON
F.S.S.BANGOR
NOTAMs FacilityBGR (NOTAM-D available)
Sectional ChartMONTREAL
Airspace AnalysisCONDL — VFR operations only.
AttendanceMAY-OCT/SAT-SUN/0900-1800

Ownership

OwnershipPrivately owned
Owner
FRANCONIA SOARING FOUNDATION, INC
P.O. BOX 30
FRANCONIA, NH 03580
603-823-5530
Manager
JAMES R DAVID
P.O. BOX 898
FRANCONIA, NH 03580
603-921-1588

Services Available

Transient StorageTiedowns
Other ServicesGLD, PILOT INSTRUCTION, AIRCRAFT RENTAL, TOW

Remarks

  • Runway soft in spring.
  • For airport conditions call 603-823-5034.
  • Avoid flying over resl area at DER 18 durg both takeoff and landing; Avoid low altitude and/Or high power settings in this area.
  • Wildlife on & in the vicinity of airport.
  • In case of emergency contact new hampshire state police 800-525-5555.
  • Gldr operations in the vicinity of airport.
  • For clearance delivery contact boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.
  • 4 ft tall fence 92 ft from runway 36 L to R of centerline.
  • Rental bicycles available at franconia INN.
  • Tkofs & ldgs not adzd from dusk to 0900 for voluntary noise batement.