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ME28SEAPLANE BASE

FOREST LAKE

CUMBERLAND, Maine

IFRUpdated 2h ago274 ft MSL

3

Runways

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

ME28

Elevation

274 ft MSL

Runways

3

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

43.824, -70.330

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

274 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

BOSTON

Coordinates

43.8237, -70.3301

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KPWM 131851Z 11006KT 10SM BKN008 BKN012 OVC039 09/08 A3000 RMK AO2 RAE48 SLP157 P0001 T00890083 $

Flight Category

IFR

Wind

110° at 6 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

8.9°C

Dewpoint

8.3°C

Altimeter

1016.00 inHg

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from KPWM (11 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 18:51Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at ME28. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Portland International Jetport facing West
Live

Portland International Jetport

West · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total

11 NM away

Weather camera at Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport facing West
Live

Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport

West · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total

14 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
04W/22W5,400 ft600 ftWATER-
09W/27W3,100 ft300 ftWATER-
14W/32W2,850 ft200 ftWATER-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for ME28.

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ME28 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

FOREST LAKE (ME28) is a privately owned seaplane base restricted to private use located in CUMBERLAND, Maine, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 274 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 43.8237°N, 70.3301°W.

Runways

FOREST LAKE has 3 runways. The longest runway (04W/22W) measures 5,400 feet by 600 feet with a water surface. Other runways include 09W/27W (3,100 ft, WATER), 14W/32W (2,850 ft, WATER).

Communications & Operations

FOREST LAKE is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near FOREST LAKE, 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 FOREST LAKE is IFR (Instrument Flight Rules — instrument approach required). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ME28?

ME28 is the ICAO identifier for FOREST LAKE, a public-use airport located in CUMBERLAND, Maine, United States.

How many runways does FOREST LAKE have?

FOREST LAKE (ME28) has 3 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of ME28?

The field elevation of FOREST LAKE is 274 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at ME28?

No fuel types are currently listed for FOREST LAKE. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at ME28?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at ME28?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for FOREST LAKE.

How do I access complete data for ME28?

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Where is FOREST LAKE located?

FOREST LAKE (ME28) is located in CUMBERLAND, Maine, United States, at an elevation of 274 ft MSL.

Does ME28 have weather cameras?

ME28 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, 03:34 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 06:51 PM UTC