BANKS (ME5)
Swans Island, Maine · Hancock County · 5 miles N of city
Banks (ME5) is a non-towered public-use airport in Swans Island, Maine at 100 ft MSL, with 2 runways (longest 1,500 ft gravel).
Airport information
FAA identifierME5
Elevation100 ft MSL
Latitude44.16539° N
Longitude68.42817° W
Magnetic variation17W
Sectional chartHALIFAX
ARTCCBoston Center
Flight ServiceBangor
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1983/01
TowerNON-ATCT
Landing feeNo
NOTAM facilityBGR
AttendedUNATNDD
ManagerWilliam H Banks
Manager phone207-460-1113
Nearby airports
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 1,500 × 30 ft | Gravel (poor) | 28: displaced 300 ft |
| H1 | 40 × 40 ft | Concrete (fair) | — |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| APCH/P DEP/P IC | 133.6 | — |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 284.65 | — |
| CTAF | 122.9 | — |
Airport remarks
- SEE ASP CASE 99-ANE-8016-NRA.
- ALL OPS RSTRD TO DALGT VFR ONLY.
- PRIOR TO USING ARPT CALL 207-460-1113.
- ROCK DRAINAGE SWALE ACRS 600 FT FM RWY 28 THR, APRX 40 FT WIDE AT CNTRLN.
- RWY 10/28 +6 FT ROCK LEDGE 50 FT FM CNTRLN, SOUTHSIDE OF ARPT.
- RWY 10: +20 FT TREES 50 FT R OF CNTRLN, 430 FT FM THR.
- WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
- HELI COORDS 44 09 54.80N 68 25 48.80W; HELI ELEV 86 FT.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
