Airport information
- FAA LID
- 05ME
- Coordinates
- 44.6570, -67.5592
- Elevation
- 70 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 19W
- Sectional chart
- HALIFAX
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- BOSTON (ZBW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BANGOR
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1962/01
- Distance from city
- 1 E
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:08 AM | 08:08Z |
| Sunrise | 04:45 AM | 08:45Z |
| Sunset | 08:19 PM | 00:19Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:56 PM | 00:56Z |
Plan a flight from 05ME
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy E at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway E/W
900 ft × 40 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 10 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 900 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for 05ME.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 05ME. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR ONLY.
- LAND AT YOUR OWN RISK.
- FOR CD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
- WINDSOCK N SIDE OF RWY.
- ALTN PHONE NR 339-933-0150.
- 339-933-0151
- APCH OVR WATER FM E; LDG UPGRADE.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 05ME in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 05ME
Drisko Airport (05ME) is an airport in Jonesboro, ME, at 70 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 05ME, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 05ME have a control tower?
No. Drisko Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 05ME?
Drisko Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 05ME?
Drisko Airport is in Jonesboro, ME, at an elevation of 70 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.6570, -67.5592.
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