Knox County Regional (KRKD), Maine
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Knox County Regional Airport, identified by the code KRKD, serves Rockland, Maine, with two paved runways and a mix of general aviation and business aviation traffic. The field sits about 31.52 nautical miles from the nearest metro area and recorded 6,008 total annual operations in 2025, with business aviation accounting for 3,890 of that total according to FAA TFMSC data. Fuel is available in both 100LL and Jet A, and the airport is attended on a fixed weekday schedule rather than around the clock.
Runways
Knox County Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 13/31, is 5,412 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Knox County Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Knox County Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Bangor International (KBGR), 46 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Knox County Regional recorded 3,890 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at KRKD is concentrated in the summer months, with August and July showing the highest operation counts of the year according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 813 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Knox County Regional averages 28.2 freeze days in January and 4.3 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 74.2°F, and January the coldest, at 35.2°F.
Weather station is 6.5 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Knox County Regional has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery when the approach is closed, contact Boston ARTCC.
MALSR on runway 13, REIL on runways 03 and 31, and PAPI on runways 03, 13, and 31 are pilot-activated. HIRL serves runway 13/31 and MIRL serves runway 03/21, both controlled via CTAF.
Noise abatement procedures are in effect; visit the airport website for specific instructions.
Deer and seagulls are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
A voluntary night curfew is in effect from 2230 to 0600.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Knox County Regional has five airfields within 38 NM. The closest is Islesboro, 16.67 NM northeast.
Part of the Maine and New Hampshire area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KRKD?
Knox County Regional Airport, identifier KRKD, operates two paved asphalt runways. Runway 13/31 is the longer of the two at 5,412 feet with a width of 100 feet. Runway 03/21 measures 4,000 feet in length and also carries a 100-foot width. Both surfaces are asphalt, giving operators a choice depending on wind conditions. Neither runway configuration is listed with a published weight restriction in the airport data.
Is fuel available at KRKD?
KRKD stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The airport is attended daily from 0600 to 1700 local time, Monday through Friday, per the published schedule. Outside those hours, service depends on standing procedures at the field rather than continuous staffing. Knox County Regional Airport does not report a control tower, so fuel coordination outside attended hours should be arranged in advance. Pilots should confirm fuel availability directly given the fixed attendance window.
Does KRKD have customs clearance onsite?
Knox County Regional Airport does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs facility is at Bangor International Airport, identified as KBGR, located approximately 46.35 nautical miles away. Aircraft requiring a customs stop should plan a landing at KBGR or coordinate clearance through that facility ahead of arrival at KRKD. There is no listed customs type at Knox County Regional Airport, confirming the absence of an onsite clearance option.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at KRKD?
Business aviation traffic at Knox County Regional Airport concentrates heavily in the summer months. According to FAA TFMSC data for 2025, August recorded 813 business aviation operations, the highest monthly total for the year. July followed with 629 operations, and June and May also showed elevated volume compared to the winter months. February was the quietest month with 99 operations. This seasonal pattern reflects a sharp rise in activity at KRKD between May and September.
What noise-related procedures apply at KRKD?
Knox County Regional Airport maintains a voluntary night curfew in effect from 2230 to 0600 local time. Noise abatement procedures are also in effect at the field, with specific instructions available through the airport's website. Pilots operating at KRKD during nighttime hours are encouraged to follow the voluntary curfew even though it is not a mandatory restriction. Operators should review the published noise abatement guidance before planning arrivals or departures outside daytime hours.