Twitchell Airport

Turner, US 🇺🇸 Small Airport

ICAO

K3B5

IATA

Elevation

356 ft

Region

US-ME

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Airport Information

GPS Code: K3B5

Local Code: 3B5

Location: 44.1889° N, -70.232903° E

Continent: NA

Type: Small Airport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Recent traveler sentiment at Twitchell Airport (K3B5) in Turner, US, reflects a mixed but ultimately positive outlook, largely due to the recent reopening of its adjacent seaplane base. While the land-based airport itself closed in November 2022, the vital seaplane operations have resumed, bringing relief and renewed access for the aviation community.

What Travelers Love

Reopened Seaplane Base: The seaplane base adjacent to the former airport has successfully reopened, providing access to its dock and slips for seaplane pilots.
Fuel Availability: 100LL fuel is now available for sale directly at the seaplane dock, a crucial service for water-based aircraft.
Mechanic Services: Dirigo Aerospace Solutions offers the convenience of dispatching a mechanic to the seaplane base when needed.
Seaplane Conversion Support: Support is provided for aircraft owners wishing to transition their planes from land to water operations, utilizing a base at Auburn-Lewiston Airport for float installations.
Community Value: The re-establishment of the seaplane base is widely celebrated, as its temporary closure had left a significant "hole in the community" and it was historically one of the few places to rent a floatplane solo in the US.

Common Complaints

Closure of Land Airport: The primary complaint stems from the permanent closure of the land portion of Twitchell Airport (K3B5) in November 2022, which was Maine's last privately owned, commercially operated airport.
Loss of Comprehensive Airport Services: With the land airport's closure, traditional airport services such as multiple runways, extensive hangar space for land-based aircraft, and a full-service FBO (beyond seaplane operations) are no longer available on the original K3B5 property.
No On-site Fuel for Land-based Aircraft: Land-based aircraft can no longer access fuel directly at the K3B5 site, as fuel sales ceased prior to the airport's closure.

Overall, while the closure of Twitchell Airport as a land-based facility was a significant loss for the general aviation community, the successful reopening and continued operation of the Twitchell Seaplane Base has been met with enthusiastic approval, ensuring the continuation of vital water-based aviation services in the region.

Generated 5 days ago

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`11/29`	2151 ft	100 ft	GRS	Active
`12/30`	2104 ft	50 ft	ASP	Active

Type	Description	Frequency
UNIC	CTAF/UNICOM	`122.8 MHz`

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