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17ME

Bresett's Mountainside Airport

Van Buren, MaineElevation 590 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,600 ft

13/31
Dimensions
1,600 x 80 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 13
Traffic patternRight
RWY 31

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Bresett's Mountainside Airport is in Van Buren, Maine. Field elevation 590 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMICHAEL BRESETT
Manager phone207-868-5903
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA17ME
SectionalHALIFAX
Center (ARTCC)BOSTON
Flight service (AFSS)BANGOR
RegionMaine
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47.2014, -67.9924
Distance from city4 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
›PRVDD VFT OPNS, & ESTABLISH A NON-STD TRAFFIC PATTERN RY 13.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗17ME on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 17ME have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 17ME. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 17ME have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 17ME. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 17ME?
17ME sits at 590 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 17ME?
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.