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83B

Presque Isle Seaplane Base

Presque Isle, MaineElevation 500 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 6,000 ft

01W/19W
Dimensions
6,000 x 300 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 01W358°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 19W178°T
Traffic patternRight

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Presque Isle Seaplane Base is in Presque Isle, Maine. Field elevation 500 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerSCOTT WARDWELL
Manager phone207-764-2550
AttendedUNATDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA83B
SectionalHALIFAX
Center (ARTCC)BOSTON
Flight service (AFSS)BANGOR
RegionMaine
CountryUnited States
Coordinates46.7075, -68.0611
Distance from city2 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Traffic pattern alt1,300 ft MSL
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›EMERGENCY PHONE: 207-764-2538.
›MORING EYE ON LARGE ROCK AT BOAT RAMP.
›CONTROLLING OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEGREE SLP.
›ARPT LCTD NW AND INVOF PRESQUE ISLE INTL AIRPORT.
›N 300 FT OF POND, SUBMERGED TREE STUMPS.
›VFR WX CONDS ONLY.
›FBO SERVICES AVBL: 207-764-2555.
›FOR CD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
›RISING TERRAIN WEST SIDE OF LAKE.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗83B on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 83B have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 83B. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 83B have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 83B. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 83B?
83B sits at 500 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 83B?
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.