ME6

VFR

WALES

WALES · MAINE

Elev
210'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:53Z
VFR sectional · ME6
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Before you fly into ME6
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,210'
MSL · field 210' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF ME6

ME6 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KAUG (AUGUSTA STATE) · 13.0 NM away. Conditions at ME6 may differ.

METAR · KAUG

Observed 07:53Z

KAUG 120753Z AUTO 15003KT 8SM OVC090 20/19 A2968 RMK AO2 SLP048 T02000194
Wind
150° @ 3 kt
Visibility
8 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 19°C
Altimeter
29.68 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,158 ft
Ceiling
9,000 ft AGL
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 SSW
VFR sectional
MONTREAL
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BGR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KATHLEEN O'CONNELL
Address
222 RIDGE RD, WALES ME 04259

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
150° · 3 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
ME6 · 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
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • 1239 FT MSL TWR 7000 FT SE & 968 FT MSL TWR 9600 FT SSE OF ARPT.
  • ARPT CLSD NOV-MAY EXC FOR SKIING.
  • ACFT SHOULD MNT 122.8 INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC PORTLAND APCH AT 207-874-7320, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 04HAS WHITE PLASTIC BARREL EDGE MARKERS.
  • 22HAS WHITE PLASTIC BARREL EDGE MARKERS .
  • 04HAS WHITE PLASTIC BARREL MARKERS ALONG SIDE OF RY WITH THLD MKD WITH SINGLE PLASTIC WHITE BARREL.
  • 22HAS WHITE PLASTIC BARREL MARKERS ALONG SIDE OF RY WITH THLD MKD WITH SINGLE WHITE BARREL.

Other notes

  • ALL OPNS DAYLIGHT VFR ONLY & USERS ARE NOTIFIED OF THIS CONDITION.
  • 04/22SOFT IN SPRING.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · ME6

Answer card
ICAO
ME6
Name
WALES
Location
WALES, MAINE
Elevation
210 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,210 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
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 3 kt
Favored runway now

ME6 is in Wales, Maine. The field elevation is 210 ft MSL. There are no runways listed in the facts block, so verify the current surface and usable layout before you go. This is a non-towered field. CTAF is 122.9. The airport is daylight VFR only. It is also closed November through May except for skiing, so check current status before planning a stop.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator for the latest traffic pattern and local procedures before arrival. Published remarks also note soft runway conditions in spring. That matters here. Expect a field that can change with weather and season.

For clearance delivery, Portland Approach is listed at 207-874-7320. When Approach is closed, Boston ARTCC is listed at 603-879-6859. Aircraft should maintain 122.8 in the vicinity of the airport. The remarks also call out nearby towers southeast and south-southeast of the airport. If you are flying in for the first time, treat this as a seasonal, daylight-only stop and verify the current field condition before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

Is ME6 open year-round?
No. The published remarks say the airport is closed November through May except for skiing. Verify current status before departure.
Is ME6 daylight VFR only?
Yes. The published remarks state all operations are daylight VFR only. Plan accordingly and do not assume night use.
What is the field elevation at WALES (ME6)?
Field elevation is 210 ft MSL.
Does ME6 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for ME6. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before you fly.
What is the CTAF at ME6?
CTAF is 122.9. The remarks also say aircraft should maintain 122.8 in the vicinity of the airport.
What is the pattern altitude at ME6?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator for the current pattern altitude and local traffic procedures.
Are there any on-field FBOs at ME6?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts block. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
What runway markings should I expect at ME6?
The published remarks describe white plastic barrel markers on Runway 04 and Runway 22. Runway 22 also has a single white barrel at the threshold. Verify the current field condition before landing, since the runway surface is noted as soft in spring.

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