Airport information
- FAA LID
- 81ME
- Coordinates
- 44.6199, -68.5946
- Elevation
- 338 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- HALIFAX
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- BOSTON (ZBW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BANGOR
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2022/01
- Distance from city
- 9 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 | 04:12 AM | 08:12Z |
| Sunrise | 04:49 AM | 08:49Z |
| Sunset | 08:23 PM | 00:23Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:00 PM | 01:00Z |
Plan a flight from 81ME
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
1,668 ft × 40 ft · ASPH-TURF- Heading
- 155° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 335° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 1,668 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGR · Bangor | VORTAC | 114.80 | r157° / 17.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 81ME. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- CTN: PWR LINES ALG W SIDE OF RWY TWD N END RWY 15.
- CTN: BLDG 40 FT FM E RWY EDGE ARND MIDPT.
- FLF450@AOL.COM.
- RWY 33 END 700 FT ASPH.
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 81ME 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 81ME
French Field (81ME) is an airport in Ellsworth, ME, at 338 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,668 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 81ME, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 81ME have a control tower?
No. French Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 81ME?
French Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,668 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 81ME?
French Field is in Ellsworth, ME, at an elevation of 338 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.6199, -68.5946.
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