M57
Rangeley Lake Seaplane Base
Rangeley, MaineElevation 1,518 ftSeaplane base
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Runway detail & declared distances
06W/24W
RWY 06W57°T
RWY 24W237°T
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Rangeley Lake Seaplane Base is in Rangeley, Maine. Field elevation 1,518 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerKEITH DESCHAMBEAU
Manager phone207-252-6630
AttendedMAY-OCT ALL, 24 hours
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAM57
SectionalMONTREAL
Center (ARTCC)BOSTON
Flight service (AFSS)BANGOR
RegionMaine
CountryUnited States
Coordinates44.9533, -70.6631
Distance from city2 NM N
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
›FOR CD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
›COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -26C.
›SGFNT BOAT ACT IN SUMMER MONTHS.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does M57 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for M57. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does M57 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for M57. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at M57?
M57 sits at 1,518 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for M57?
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.