Stephen A Bean Municipal (8B0), Maine
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Stephen A Bean Municipal Airport (8B0) is a public-use, unattended field serving Rangeley, Maine, at an elevation of 1,821 feet. The airport handles modest business aviation volume, with FAA TFMSC data showing 92 business aviation operations against 146 total operations recorded for 2025. Its single paved runway supports light business aviation traffic, and the nearest customs-equipped airport lies roughly 42 nautical miles away for crews requiring clearance. The field sits within an area of periodic military training activity and migratory bird presence, factors dispatchers should note when planning approach and departure timing.
Runways
Stephen A Bean Municipal has one paved runway, 14/32, 4,299 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Stephen A Bean Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Stephen A Bean Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is 60B, 42 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Stephen A Bean Municipal recorded 92 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at 8B0 concentrates heavily in the summer months, peaking in August, with minimal activity recorded from November through April.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 26 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Stephen A Bean Municipal averages 30.9 freeze days in January and 6.8 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 74.6°F, and January the coldest, at 21.9°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Stephen A Bean Municipal has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Grass and weeds 2 to 3 feet high are present 25 to 200 feet from the threshold, across the approach.
Pilot-activated REIL on runways 14 and 32, PAPI on runways 14 and 32, and MIRL on runway 14/32, all activated via CTAF.
Runway numbers and centerline markings are faded or missing.
Migratory birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
VGSI is unusable beyond 3 nautical miles.
Military operations occur in the area, including F-16, A-10 aircraft, and helicopters.
For clearance delivery, contact Boston ARTCC.
This is a cold temperature airport; altitude correction is required at or below -30°C.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Stephen A Bean Municipal has two airfields within 38 NM. The closest is Berlin Regional (KBML), 33.16 NM southwest.
Part of the Maine and New Hampshire area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 8B0
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length at 8B0 Stephen A Bean Municipal Airport?
Stephen A Bean Municipal Airport (8B0) has a single asphalt runway, 14/32, measuring 4,299 feet long and 75 feet wide. This is the only paved surface at the field and matches the airport's published max paved length. Dispatchers planning business turboprop or light jet operations should confirm performance margins against this figure, particularly given the field elevation of 1,821 feet.
Is fuel available at 8B0?
8B0 lists both 100LL and Jet A among its fuel types, though the airport operates on an unattended schedule with no staffed attendance. Because fuel availability is inferred from traffic and facility data rather than confirmed by an attendant on site, crews should verify current supply before planning a fuel stop. This applies to any business aviation flight routing through Stephen A Bean Municipal Airport.
Where does 8B0 handle customs clearance?
Stephen A Bean Municipal Airport (8B0) has no onsite customs service; the nearest customs airport is located about 42 nautical miles away. Crews requiring customs clearance need to route through that facility rather than expecting service at 8B0 itself. This distance should be factored into routing and timing for any international arrival planning.
When is business aviation traffic highest at 8B0?
Business aviation traffic at Stephen A Bean Municipal Airport (8B0) concentrates in the summer months, with August recording the highest volume of the year at 26 operations. Winter months, including December, show minimal to no business aviation activity. Dispatchers scheduling flights into this Rangeley, Maine field should anticipate this seasonal pattern when planning arrivals or coordinating ground support.