Airport information
- FAA LID
- 17ME
- Coordinates
- 47.2014, -67.9924
- Elevation
- 590 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- HALIFAX
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- BOSTON (ZBW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BANGOR
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2007/02
- Distance from city
- 4 NW
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 | 03:56 AM | 07:56Z |
| Sunrise | 04:36 AM | 08:36Z |
| Sunset | 08:32 PM | 00:32Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:12 PM | 01:12Z |
Plan a flight from 17ME
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 13 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13/31
1,600 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 800 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 800 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 1,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PQI · Presque Isle | VOR-DME | 116.40 | r030° / 26 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 17ME. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFT OPNS, & ESTABLISH A NON-STD TRAFFIC PATTERN RY 13.
- FOR CD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
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 17ME 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 17ME
Bresett's Mountainside Airport (17ME) is an airport in Van Buren, ME, at 590 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 17ME, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 17ME have a control tower?
No. Bresett's Mountainside Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 17ME?
Bresett's Mountainside Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 17ME?
Bresett's Mountainside Airport is in Van Buren, ME, at an elevation of 590 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.2014, -67.9924.
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