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86ME

Cathance Landing Seaplane Base

Bowdoinham, MaineElevation 0 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,592 ft

02W/20W
Dimensions
2,592 x 100 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 02W
RWY 20W

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Cathance Landing Seaplane Base is in Bowdoinham, Maine. Field elevation 0 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerMARK BOWKER
Manager phone781-864-7011
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA86ME
SectionalMONTREAL
Center (ARTCC)BOSTON
Flight service (AFSS)BANGOR
RegionMaine
CountryUnited States
Coordinates44.0065, -69.8952
Distance from city1 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›MARK@MARKOFALLTRADES.COM.
›DAY VFR ONLY.
›OWNER DESIRES SPB TO BE CHARTED.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗86ME on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 86ME have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 86ME. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 86ME have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 86ME. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 86ME?
86ME sits at 0 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 86ME?
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.