83B

VFR

PRESQUE ISLE

PRESQUE ISLE · MAINE

Elev
500'
Longest RWY
6,000'01W/19W
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 83B
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,800'
MSL · field 500' + 1,300 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 19W
H/W +4 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF 83B

83B does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPQI (PRESQUE ISLE INTL) · 1.2 NM away. Conditions at 83B may differ.

METAR · KPQI

Observed 05:56Z

KPQI 280556Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP273 6//// T00720011 10122 20061 58003
Wind
160° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / 1°C
Altimeter
30.26 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-762 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
2 NM NW
VFR sectional
HALIFAX
Pattern altitude
1,300 ft AGL · 1,800 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BGR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SCOTT WARDWELL
Address
650 AIRPORT DR, SUITE 11, PRESQUE ISLE ME 04769

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
160° · 4 kt
RWY 19W
158°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 19W

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 19W · 158° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,800 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01W/19WFavored338° / 158°6,000 ftWATER19W R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
01W20', trees, 0' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
19W20', trees, 0' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
83B · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • The airport is located northwest and in the vicinity of Presque Isle International Airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center at 603-879-6859.Show FAA
  • Rising terrain is on the west side of the lake.Show FAA
  • North 300 feet of pond, submerged tree stumps.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 01WControlling obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope at runway 01W.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules weather conditions only.Show FAA
  • Morning eye on large rock at boat ramp.Show FAA
  • 1Fixed base operator services are available at 207-764-2555.Show FAA
  • MANAGEREmergency phone number is 207-764-2538.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 83B

Answer card
ICAO
83B
Name
PRESQUE ISLE
Location
PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE
Elevation
500 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,800 ft MSL (1,300 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
01W/19W · 6,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
20°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 19W

Presque Isle Airport (83B) sits in Presque Isle, Maine. Field elevation is 500 ft MSL. It has one runway. The longest is 6,000 ft on the water, with runway 01W/19W. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Pattern altitude is 1,300 ft AGL, which is 1,800 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. This is a VFR-only field per the published remarks, so plan accordingly and check weather before you go. For clearance delivery, contact Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center at 603-879-6859. The airport is northwest and in the vicinity of Presque Isle International Airport. The remarks also call out rising terrain on the west side of the lake. There is a controlling obstruction near runway 01W. Submerged tree stumps are in the north 300 ft of the pond. That makes a careful look at the water surface and landing path important on arrival.

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Published remarks say fixed base operator services are available by phone at 207-764-2555. If you need current service details, call the airport operator or the FBO directly before departure. The manager emergency number is 207-764-2538. First-time pilots should treat this as a water operation with local hazards, VFR-only limits and no tower support.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 83B Presque Isle Airport?
Pattern altitude is 1,300 ft AGL. That is 1,800 ft MSL.
Does 83B have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 83B. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Is 83B towered or non-towered?
83B has no control tower. Use CTAF and UNICOM 122.8 for local traffic calls.
What is the longest runway at Presque Isle Airport (83B)?
The longest runway is 01W/19W at 6,000 ft. It is a water runway.
Which runway should I expect at 83B?
The published runway is 01W/19W. Runway headings are 358° and 178° magnetic.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 83B?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Is 83B VFR only?
Yes. The published remarks say visual flight rules weather conditions only. If the weather is marginal, do not assume an IFR option is available.
What hazards should a first-time pilot watch for at 83B?
The remarks call out rising terrain on the west side of the lake, a controlling obstruction near runway 01W and submerged tree stumps in the north 300 ft of the pond. Review the current Chart Supplement. Make a close inspection of the landing path.

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