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Van Buren Seaplane Base

Van Buren, MaineElevation 440 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 4,000 ft

NW/SE
Dimensions
4,000 x 200 ft
Surface
Water
RWY NW
RWY SE

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Van Buren Seaplane Base is in Van Buren, Maine. Field elevation 440 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerLUKE DYER
Manager phone207-868-2886
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA05B
SectionalHALIFAX
Center (ARTCC)BOSTON
Flight service (AFSS)BANGOR
RegionMaine
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47.1589, -67.9320
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›VFR USE.
›ALT: CO SHERIFF'S OFC 800-432-7842.
›TOWN MGR.
›FOR CD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
›U.S. CUST AVBL 24 HRS 207-868-3391.
›DOCK LCTD NR BASE OF BRIDGE.
›CLSD OCT 15 - MAY 15 YEARLY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗05B on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 05B have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 05B. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 05B have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 05B. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 05B?
05B sits at 440 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 05B?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.