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87BSEAPLANE BASE

Portage Lake Municipal Seaplane Base

Portage Lake, Maine

VFRUpdated 2h ago608 ft MSL

2

Runways

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

87B

Elevation

608 ft MSL

Runways

2

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

46.760, -68.481

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

608 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

Coordinates

46.7603, -68.4808

Current Weather

METAR KPQI 211556Z AUTO 34014G27KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A3017 RMK AO2 PK WND 34027/1552 SLP243 T00941033 $

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

340° at 14 kt G27

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

9.4°C

Dewpoint

-3.3°C

Altimeter

1021.80 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KPQI (27 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-21 15:56Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 87B. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Caribou Municipal Airport facing West
Live

Caribou Municipal Airport

West · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total

29 NM away

Weather camera at Northern Aroostook Reg Airport facing North
Live

Northern Aroostook Reg Airport

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

33 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
02/205,000 ft500 ftWATER-
15/335,000 ft500 ftWATER-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 87B.

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87B Operational Overview

Location & Facility

Portage Lake Municipal Seaplane Base (87B) is a seaplane base located in Portage Lake, Maine, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 608 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 46.7603°N, 68.4808°W.

Runways

Portage Lake Municipal Seaplane Base has 2 runways. The longest runway (02/20) measures 5,000 feet by 500 feet with a water surface. Other runways include 15/33 (5,000 ft, WATER).

Communications & Operations

Portage Lake Municipal Seaplane Base is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near Portage Lake Municipal Seaplane Base, 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 Portage Lake Municipal Seaplane Base 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 87B?

87B is the ICAO identifier for Portage Lake Municipal Seaplane Base, a public-use airport located in Portage Lake, Maine, United States.

How many runways does Portage Lake Municipal Seaplane Base have?

Portage Lake Municipal Seaplane Base (87B) has 2 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 87B?

The field elevation of Portage Lake Municipal Seaplane Base is 608 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 87B?

No fuel types are currently listed for Portage Lake Municipal Seaplane Base. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 87B?

The current flight category at Portage Lake Municipal Seaplane Base is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 87B?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for Portage Lake Municipal Seaplane Base.

How do I access complete data for 87B?

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Where is Portage Lake Municipal Seaplane Base located?

Portage Lake Municipal Seaplane Base (87B) is located in Portage Lake, Maine, United States, at an elevation of 608 ft MSL.

Does 87B have weather cameras?

87B 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 5, 11:46 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 21, 03:56 PM UTC