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86MESEAPLANE BASE

CATHANCE LANDING

BOWDOINHAM, Maine

VFRUpdated 2h ago0 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

86ME

Elevation

0 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

44.007, -69.895

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

0 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

BOSTON

Coordinates

44.0065, -69.8952

Ownership

Private

Current Weather

METAR KBXM 061235Z AUTO 19013KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A2983 RMK AO2

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

190° at 13 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

14°C

Dewpoint

11°C

Altimeter

1010.20 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KBXM (7 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-06 12:35Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 86ME. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Brunswick Executive Airport facing West
Live

Brunswick Executive Airport

West · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total

7 NM away

Weather camera at Wiscasset Airport facing SouthWest
Live

Wiscasset Airport

SouthWest · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

11 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
02W/20W2,592 ft100 ftWATER-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 86ME.

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86ME Operational Overview

Location & Facility

CATHANCE LANDING (86ME) is a privately owned seaplane base restricted to private use located in BOWDOINHAM, Maine, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 0 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 44.0065°N, 69.8952°W.

Runways

CATHANCE LANDING has 1 runway. The longest runway (02W/20W) measures 2,592 feet by 100 feet with a water surface.

Communications & Operations

CATHANCE LANDING is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near CATHANCE LANDING, 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 CATHANCE LANDING 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 86ME?

86ME is the ICAO identifier for CATHANCE LANDING, a public-use airport located in BOWDOINHAM, Maine, United States.

How many runways does CATHANCE LANDING have?

CATHANCE LANDING (86ME) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 86ME?

The field elevation of CATHANCE LANDING is 0 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 86ME?

No fuel types are currently listed for CATHANCE LANDING. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 86ME?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at 86ME?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for CATHANCE LANDING.

How do I access complete data for 86ME?

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Where is CATHANCE LANDING located?

CATHANCE LANDING (86ME) is located in BOWDOINHAM, Maine, United States, at an elevation of 0 ft MSL.

Does 86ME have weather cameras?

86ME 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 6, 12:09 AM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 6, 12:35 PM UTC