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ME86 Weather Libby Camps Seaplane Base

Ashland, MaineElevation 754 ftSeaplane base
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE
Nearest report: KPQI · 40 NM NE · 38 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
No on-field report, so no field flight category. Conditions at the field may differ.
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE · KPQI
WIND
Calm
no steady wind
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

No aviation METAR is published for this airport. The nearest National Weather Service station reports wind direction unknown at 3 kt, temperature 9.2C. Treat this as supplemental, not an aviation observation. Forecast suggests tonight partly cloudy, low near 39F, 7% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
Tonight Partly Cloudy 39 W 6 kt – 7%
Monday Isolated Rain Showers 56/27 W 10 kt 19 kt 23%
Tuesday Sunny 43/19 NW 9 kt – 0%
Wednesday Sunny 47/27 W 5 kt – 0%
Thursday Mostly Sunny 61/42 SW 9 kt – 21%
Friday Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny 57/31 W 11 kt – 18%
Saturday Mostly Sunny 53/33 W 6 kt – 19%
Sunday Slight Chance Light Rain 56 SW 7 kt – 24%

Source: National Weather Service (office CAR). Forecast issued 0133Z.

Radar

Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for ME86. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 26,000 ft

09W/27W
Dimensions
26,000 x 3,000 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 09W
RWY 27W

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

FIELD CONDITIONS

Field elevation

Field elevation
754 ft MSL

Density and pressure altitude need a current temperature and altimeter from the METAR.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
2132Z 5:32 PM
Sunrise
1107Z 7:07 AM
Loggable night
2202Z (6:02 PM local) → 1036Z (6:36 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2132Z (5:32 PM local) → 1107Z (7:07 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2232Z (6:32 PM local) → 1007Z (6:07 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Libby Camps Seaplane Base is in Ashland, Maine. Field elevation 754 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerMATTHEW LIBBY
Manager phone207-435-8274
AttendedMAY-NOV ALL, 0600–2100
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAME86
SectionalHALIFAX
Center (ARTCC)BOSTON
Flight service (AFSS)BANGOR
RegionMaine
CountryUnited States
Coordinates46.3083, -68.8436
Distance from city26 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

ME86 has no on-field report. Nearest reporting station: KPQI (40 NM NE, VFR).

KPQI Presque Isle International Airport
40 NM NE
VFR
KMLT Millinocket Municipal Airport
40 NM S
VFR
KHUL Houlton International Airport
45 NM E
VFR
KCAR Caribou Municipal Airport
48 NM NE
VFR
KFVE Northern Aroostook Regional Airport
63 NM N
VFR
KBGR Bangor International Airport
90 NM S
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD VFR USE ONLY.
›FOR CD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
›SUBMERGED ROCKS 1000 FT S & 2500 FT NW OF SPB.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗ME86 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does ME86 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for ME86. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does ME86 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for ME86. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at ME86?
ME86 sits at 754 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for ME86?
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.