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81MEAIRPORT

FRENCH FLD

ELLSWORTH, Maine

VFRUpdated 1h ago338 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

81ME

Elevation

338 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

44.620, -68.595

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

338 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

BOSTON

Coordinates

44.6199, -68.5946

Ownership

Private

Current Weather

METAR KBHB 131856Z AUTO 16013KT 10SM OVC065 11/M02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLPNO T01061022 $

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

160° at 13 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

10.6°C

Dewpoint

-2.2°C

Altimeter

1018.00 inHg

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from KBHB (17 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 18:56Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 81ME. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Blue Hill facing North
Live

Blue Hill

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

12 NM away

Weather camera at Bangor International AIrport facing SouthWest
Live

Bangor International AIrport

SouthWest · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

17 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
15/331,668 ft40 ftASPH-TURF-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 81ME.

Nearby Airports in Maine

81ME Operational Overview

Location & Facility

FRENCH FLD (81ME) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in ELLSWORTH, Maine, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 338 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 44.6199°N, 68.5946°W.

Runways

FRENCH FLD has 1 runway. The longest runway (15/33) measures 1,668 feet by 40 feet with a asph-turf surface.

Communications & Operations

FRENCH FLD is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near FRENCH FLD, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at FRENCH FLD is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 81ME?

81ME is the ICAO identifier for FRENCH FLD, a public-use airport located in ELLSWORTH, Maine, United States.

How many runways does FRENCH FLD have?

FRENCH FLD (81ME) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 81ME?

The field elevation of FRENCH FLD is 338 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 81ME?

No fuel types are currently listed for FRENCH FLD. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 81ME?

The current flight category at FRENCH FLD is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 81ME?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for FRENCH FLD.

How do I access complete data for 81ME?

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Where is FRENCH FLD located?

FRENCH FLD (81ME) is located in ELLSWORTH, Maine, United States, at an elevation of 338 ft MSL.

Does 81ME have weather cameras?

81ME does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 12, 03:43 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 06:56 PM UTC
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