M57

VFR

RANGELEY LAKE

RANGELEY · MAINE

Elev
1,518'
Longest RWY
7,000'06W/24W
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:52Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into M57
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,518'
MSL · field 1,518' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF M57

M57 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBML (BERLIN RGNL) · 31.5 NM away. Conditions at M57 may differ.

METAR · KBML

Observed 03:52Z

KBML 280352Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP233 T00500022 $
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
5°C / 2°C
Altimeter
30.21 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
323 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 N
VFR sectional
MONTREAL
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BGR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KEITH DESCHAMBEAU
Address
2640 MAIN ST, RANGELEY ME 04970

Flight service · Hours

FSS BGR
BANGOR1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MAY-OCT

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 06W
039°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 06W

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 06W · 039° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,518 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06W/24W39° / 219°7,000 ftWATERStandard L

Airport sketch

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

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS)-C
M57 · IAP
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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
100LL
Other services
CHTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
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

  • Significant boat activity occurs in summer months.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 26 degrees Celsius.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · M57

Answer card
ICAO
M57
Name
RANGELEY LAKE
Location
RANGELEY, MAINE
Elevation
1,518 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,518 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
06W/24W · 7,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
18°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Rangeley Lake (M57) sits in Rangeley, Maine. The field elevation is 1,518 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 06W/24W is a 7,000 ft water runway with magnetic headings of 57° and 237°. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Acadian Seaplanes is on the field. Fuel grades are not reported, so call them at (207) 864-5307 before you go if fuel planning matters.

Two operational items stand out. Summer boat traffic can be significant on the lake. That matters for takeoff and landing planning on the waterway. This is also a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 26 degrees Celsius. For IFR clearance delivery, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859. If you need current procedures or any local restrictions, check the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at M57 Rangeley Lake?
M57 has one runway. It is 06W/24W, a 7,000 ft water runway with magnetic headings of 57° and 237°.
Does Rangeley Lake Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for M57. Plan for non-precision or visual operations and verify current procedures in the FAA Chart Supplement before flying.
What is the pattern altitude at M57?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is M57 towered?
No. M57 is an untowered airport. Use CTAF 122.9 and make standard position reports.
Which FBO is on the field at Rangeley Lake?
Acadian Seaplanes is on the field. Fuel grades are not reported, so call (207) 864-5307 for current fuel availability before arrival.
What should I know about operating at Rangeley Lake in summer?
Published remarks say boat activity is significant in summer months. Treat the lake like a busy water runway and build in extra scan time for traffic and wake.
Is Rangeley Lake a cold weather airport?
Yes. Published remarks say it is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 26 degrees Celsius.
Who do I contact for IFR clearance at M57?
For clearance delivery, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859. Confirm the current procedure in the FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

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