Deblois Flight Strip Airport (43B), Maine
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Overview
Deblois Flight Strip, also known by its local identifier 43B, is an unattended public-use airport in Deblois, Maine, roughly 66 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. The field offers a single paved runway and sees only light, seasonal general aviation activity, with FAA TFMSC data showing 7 total operations in 2025. There is no on-site fuel, and the strip is subject to a winter closure and daylight-only operating restrictions, making it best suited for pilots familiar with unattended-field procedures in this part of the state.
Runways
Deblois Flight Strip Airport has one paved runway, 15/33, 4,500 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Deblois Flight Strip Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Princeton Municipal (KPNN), 34 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Deblois Flight Strip Airport recorded 4 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Recorded traffic at Deblois Flight Strip is concentrated in the summer months, with activity logged in June, July, and November and none reported in August or September.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 2 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Deblois Flight Strip Airport averages 0.8 days above 90°F in June and 29.9 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 76.4°F, and January the coldest, at 28.8°F.
Weather station is 15.4 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Deblois Flight Strip Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Runway numbers and centerline markings are faded or missing.
The runway surface could have loose gravel tracked onto it by vehicular traffic. Personnel and equipment could be near or on the runway surface during the summer months.
Pavement drop-offs at the thresholds of Runway 15 and Runway 33 exceed 5 inches.
Closed during the winter months, except to ski aircraft.
Daylight use only.
For clearance delivery, contact Boston ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Deblois Flight Strip Airport has five airfields within 44 NM. The closest is Hancock County / Bar Harbor (KBHB), 22.97 NM southwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of traffic does Deblois Flight Strip (43B) see?
Deblois Flight Strip, identified locally as 43B, recorded 7 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with 4 of those classified as business aviation. Activity is light and spread across only a few months of the year. There is no ICAO identifier assigned to this field, and dispatchers should treat it as a low-volume general aviation strip rather than a scheduled destination.
Is 43B open year-round?
Deblois Flight Strip is closed during the winter months except to ski aircraft, per the airport remarks. The field is also restricted to daylight use only, with no night operations available. Pilots planning a visit outside the winter closure should still confirm current conditions before departure, since the strip is unattended and unmanned.
What runway is available at 43B, and are there any surface hazards?
Deblois Flight Strip has a single asphalt runway, 15/33, measuring 4,500 feet long and 75 feet wide. The runway markings, including numbers and centerline, are noted as faded or missing. During summer months, loose gravel may be tracked onto the surface by vehicular traffic, and personnel or equipment could be present on or near the runway.
Does 43B have customs clearance on site?
Deblois Flight Strip does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs airport is Bangor International (KPNN), located approximately 33.74 nautical miles away. Pilots arriving from international destinations should plan to clear customs there before or after operating at this uncontrolled Maine strip.