Bresett's Mountainside Private

17ME · Van Buren, ME · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
590 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,600 ft 13/31
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 17ME. Nearby reporting stations: KFVE (14 NM), KCAR (20 NM), KPQI (31 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:09 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:42 AM09:42Z
Sunrise06:13 AM10:13Z
Sunset06:38 PM22:38Z
Evening civil twilight
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07:09 PM23:09Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:09 PM → 05:42 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:38 PM → 05:13 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 220°downwind 310°base 040°final 130°45° entry1331

RWY 13RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
130° true
Dimensions
1,600 × 80 ft
TPA
1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the right downwind (heading 310°) on the 45° at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13
Approach obstacle
Trees, 50 ft, 800 ft from threshold

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

PQI 116.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
PQI · Presque Isle VOR/DME 116.40 · 111X High r030° / 26.1 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 17ME — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
17ME
Coordinates
47.2025, -67.9917
Elevation
590 ft MSL
Sectional chart
HALIFAX
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
BOSTON (ZBW)
Flight service (FSS)
BANGOR · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Activated
2007/02
Distance from city
4 NW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
MICHAEL BRESETT
843 MAIN ST, VAN BUREN, ME
207-868-5903
Manager
MICHAEL BRESETT
843 MAIN ST, VAN BUREN, ME
207-868-5903
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.

Nearby airports

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About 17ME

Bresett's Mountainside (17ME) is an airport in Van Buren, ME, at 590 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 17ME, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 17ME have a control tower?

No. Bresett's Mountainside is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 17ME?

Bresett's Mountainside has 1 runway; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 17ME?

Bresett's Mountainside is in Van Buren, ME, at an elevation of 590 ft MSL. Coordinates: 47.2025, -67.9917.

More about 17ME

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 17ME in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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