85B
Shin Pond Seaplane Base
Patten, MaineElevation 780 ftSeaplane base
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Runway detail & declared distances
02W/20W
RWY 02W18°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 20W198°T
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Shin Pond Seaplane Base is in Patten, Maine. Field elevation 780 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerSCOTTY SKINNER
Manager phone207-528-2626
AttendedDaily, DALGT
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA85B
SectionalHALIFAX
Center (ARTCC)BOSTON
Flight service (AFSS)BANGOR
RegionMaine
CountryUnited States
Coordinates46.1042, -68.5620
Distance from city8 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
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
›CALL 207-528-2626 FOR SERVICE
›BRIDGE & WIRES BY TIE-UP AREA.
›EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
›FUEL AVAILABLE IN EMERGENCY ONLY.
›FOR CD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
›NUMEROUS BOATS AND CANOES ON LAKE.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 85B have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 85B. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 85B have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 85B. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 85B?
85B sits at 780 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 85B?
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.