ME3

VFR

BRADFORD CAMPS

ASHLAND · MAINE

Elev
815'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:56Z
VFR sectional · ME3
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Before you fly into ME3
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,815'
MSL · field 815' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF ME3

ME3 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPQI (PRESQUE ISLE INTL) · 43.4 NM away. Conditions at ME3 may differ.

METAR · KPQI

Observed 07:56Z

KPQI 280756Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP265 T00610011
Wind
140° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
6°C / 1°C
Altimeter
30.24 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-466 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
30 NM SW
VFR sectional
MONTREAL
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BGR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
IGOR SIKORSKY
Address
P.O. BOX 729, ASHLAND ME 04732

Flight service · Hours

FSS BGR
BANGOR1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MAY-NOV · DALGT
  • DEC-APR · Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
140° · 4 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
ME3 · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published

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 services call 207-433-0660.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.Show FAA
  • Flight following is unreliable at low altitudes.Show FAA
  • Aircraft maintenance frequency is 122.85.Show FAA
  • Seaplane base is closed for winter from November to April. Winter cell phone is 207-746-7777 or email at maine@bradfordcamps.com.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided resolve traffic pattern conflicts with ME86, VFR operations only, private seaplanes only, and all users are notified and comply with these conditions.Show FAA
  • Dock.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · ME3

Answer card
ICAO
ME3
Name
BRADFORD CAMPS
Location
ASHLAND, MAINE
Elevation
815 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,815 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
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 4 kt
Favored runway now

Bradford Camps (ME3) is in Ashland, Maine. The field elevation is 815 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the published facts, so plan from the current Chart Supplement and the airport operator before you go. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The published remarks matter here. This is a private seaplane base with VFR operations only. It is also noted as being used to help resolve traffic pattern conflicts with ME86. Flight following is unreliable at low altitudes. Do not count on it close in. Clearance delivery is handled through Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859. For services call 207-433-0660.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL only if the current Chart Supplement and local procedures support that assumption for your flight. The seaplane base is closed for winter from November to April. Winter contact is 207-746-7777 or maine@bradfordcamps.com. Aircraft maintenance frequency is 122.85. If you are planning a first visit, verify current access, operating limits and any local traffic flow details before departure. This is a small, non-towered seaplane environment, so keep your scan tight and expect local traffic discipline to matter.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Bradford Camps (ME3)?
The field elevation is 815 ft MSL. Use that for your performance planning and density altitude checks.
Is Bradford Camps towered?
No. ME3 has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 and monitor closely for local traffic.
Are there any runways at ME3?
No runways are listed in the published facts. Treat this as a seaplane base and verify current operating details with the airport operator before arrival.
Does Bradford Camps have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for ME3. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest instrument procedure information before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at Bradford Camps?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Verify the current Chart Supplement before flight. Do not assume a standard pattern without checking local procedures.
What are the CTAF and maintenance frequencies at ME3?
CTAF is 122.9. The published aircraft maintenance frequency is 122.85.
Is Bradford Camps open in winter?
The seaplane base is closed for winter from November to April. For winter contact, use 207-746-7777 or maine@bradfordcamps.com.
Who do I call for services or clearance delivery at Bradford Camps?
For services call 207-433-0660. For clearance delivery contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.

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