78B

VFR

BUCKHORN CAMPS

NORCROSS/MILLINOCKET/ · MAINE

Elev
500'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:53Z
VFR sectional · 78B
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Before you fly into 78B
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,500'
MSL · field 500' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 78B

78B does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMLT (MILLINOCKET MUNI) · 11.1 NM away. Conditions at 78B may differ.

METAR · KMLT

Observed 06:53Z

KMLT 280653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP256 T00500022
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
5°C / 2°C
Altimeter
30.27 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-1,014 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
0 NM NE
VFR sectional
HALIFAX
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BGR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KATY WOOD & BUD UTECHT
Address
BUCKHORN CAMPS-MIDDLE JO-MARY LAKE, T-4 INDIAN PRCHASE TWP. BOX 240, MILLINOCKET ME 04462

Flight service · Hours

FSS BGR
BANGOR1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
78B · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Buoy
Landing fee
No fee published
Wind indicator
No
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.Show FAA
  • There are many shallow rocky areas during low water conditions in the middle of the lake.Show FAA
  • There are many shallow rocky areas around the docking area.Show FAA
  • Buckhorn Camps is located at Middle Jo-Mary Lake, T-4 Indian Purchase Township, P.O. Box 240 Millinocket Maine 04462. Cellular service is sporadic. The lodge phone number is 207-723-1548 and the cell phone number is 207-460-6134. The recommended email is INFO@BUCKHORNCAMPS.COM.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • E/WThere are shallow areas with rocks near the island west of the northwest/southeast sea lane.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Dock.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe manager's contact email is INFO@BUCKHORNCAMPS.COM.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 78B

Answer card
ICAO
78B
Name
BUCKHORN CAMPS
Location
NORCROSS/MILLINOCKET/, MAINE
Elevation
500 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,500 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
19°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Buckhorn Camps (78B) is at Middle Jo-Mary Lake in the Norcross/Millinocket area of Maine. The field elevation is 500 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the current facts, so plan to verify the landing setup with the airport operator before you go. This is an untowered field. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light-piston reference unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport sits in a lake and lodge setting, so water and shoreline hazards matter more than pavement markings here. Published remarks call out shallow rocky areas near the island west of the northwest/southeast sea lane. They also note many shallow rocks in the middle of the lake during low water. The docking area has shallow rocky areas too.

No on-field FBOs are listed. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability. Cell service is sporadic. For clearance delivery, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859. If you are new to the strip, verify the current Chart Supplement for any operational notes before departure. This is a remote water-access field, so a careful arrival plan matters more than a normal paved-airport brief.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 78B Buckhorn Camps?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light-piston reference unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Buckhorn Camps have any runways listed?
No runways are listed in the current facts. Verify the landing setup with the airport operator before arrival.
Is there an ILS at 78B?
No ILS approaches are published for 78B. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the CTAF for Buckhorn Camps?
CTAF is 122.9.
Is Buckhorn Camps towered?
No. The field is untowered.
Which FBOs are on the field at 78B?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
What should I watch for when landing at Buckhorn Camps?
Published remarks warn about shallow rocky areas near the island west of the northwest/southeast sea lane. They also note shallow rocks in the middle of the lake during low water and around the docking area.
How do I get clearance delivery for Buckhorn Camps?
For clearance delivery, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.

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