05B — Van Buren Seaplane Base, ME | FlightKit

Non-ToweredVan Buren, ME • 440' MSL

05B WeatherLive METAR & TAF

05B Runways1 runway

05B has 1 runway. The longest is NW/SE at 4,000 ft × 200 ft (water).

NW/SENo runway lights4,000 ft × 200 ftWater

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

05B Field Data

05B field elevation is 440 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at 05B is 1,440 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL).

Field elevation440 ft MSL

Pattern altitude1,440 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard

Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

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Frequently Asked About 05B

Is 05B (Van Buren Seaplane Base) a towered airport?

No, 05B is a non-towered airport.

How long is the runway at 05B?

05B has 1 runway (NW/SE). The longest runway is 4,000 feet.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at 05B?

05B uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 1,440 feet MSL at a field elevation of 440 feet.

What is the elevation of 05B?

05B (Van Buren Seaplane Base) has a field elevation of 440 feet MSL.

Where is 05B located?

05B (Van Buren Seaplane Base) is located in Van Buren, ME.