Airport information
- FAA LID
- 51ME
- Coordinates
- 44.5038, -70.0718
- Elevation
- 600 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- MONTREAL
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- BOSTON (ZBW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BANGOR
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2023/01
- Distance from city
- 3 S
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 | 04:18 AM | 08:18Z |
| Sunrise | 04:55 AM | 08:55Z |
| Sunset | 08:29 PM | 00:29Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:06 PM | 01:06Z |
Plan a flight from 51ME
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,350 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- 168° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 348° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,350 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUG · Augusta | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r331° / 16.2 NM |
| NHZ · Brunswick | TACAN | 115.20 | r007° / 38.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 51ME. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- OWNER DESIRES ARPT TO BE CHARTED.
- GRODER757@GMAIL.COM.
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 51ME 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 51ME
Beaver Creek Airport (51ME) is an airport in Chesterville, ME, at 600 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,350 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 51ME, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 51ME have a control tower?
No. Beaver Creek Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 51ME?
Beaver Creek Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,350 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 51ME?
Beaver Creek Airport is in Chesterville, ME, at an elevation of 600 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.5038, -70.0718.
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