Currently the City of Biddeford is supporting the airport because they understand how much of an asset the airport is not only to the city but also to many local businesses. They are currently working on projects involving clearing the trees at both ends of the runway so that the approaches will be cleared according to FAA standards and there is speculation of redoing the runway in approx. 3-4 years after the tree clearing projects have been completed. With a little time and support from the city, this airport will probably become a destination most pilots will be visiting I the future. They are off to a great start and with the airport under new management I can see great things happening here within the near future.
I am working with a client for a visit to the Quoddy Lighthouse this July, 2015. If I can get her and her son into Bangor, is there a flight to this airport that will connect? Please advise.
Brunswick Naval air Station no longer exists. On April 02, 2011 the former NAS became a General Aviation airport named Brunswick Executive Airport BXM. Of the two 8000' runways only one is open for use: 1R and 19L. That is the runway to the East, nearest the tarmac. The FBO is located in the huge Hangar 6 at the North end of the runways.
The FBO guys were nice and friendly. Airport is about a 15-20 min walk to a number of restaurants. Close to the mountains too, so some great scenery in the area.
No problems with Customs guys. Called 207-473-7474, 2 hrs beforehand, and they were waiting for me at the GA Terminal (not the Passenger terminal). There is no courtesy car, but apparently lots of car rental companies are handy.
The Wikipedia article and FlightAware both say that Houlton currently has no scheduled airline service. I passed directly over Houlton on my flight from Ottawa to Charlottetown on Tuesday, and back again this morning, and didn't hear any airline flights inbound or outbound on Boston Centre's frequency.
It's a beautiful part of the US, by the way, especially with Mt. Katahdin a bit to the west.
In the 1980 and 90s, this was a USAF base that flew B-52 bombers and KC-135 tankers. I flew a PAR approach into there once, in a CH-135 Twin Huey, en route from YCX yo YOY. On short final, we were called "dangerously left of centerline" by the radar controller. Getting out of clouds at about 300 ft, we were about half way between the centreline and the edge of the runway... In a B-52 (wingspan = 185 ft), I agree that it would have been touchy, even on a 300 ft-wide runway; the wing-tip outriggers would have been in the daisies... but in a helicopter??? Anywhere within half a mile of the button is close enough! After "landing" on the runway (skid-equipped helicopter) we had to "roll" all the way to the high-speed turn-off, about 2/3 of the way down the runway, to air-taxi all the way back behind a follow-me truck to the transient ramp, abeam the threshold of the runway we had shot the approach to, at the south end of the airport. I guess helicopters were unusual beasts for their Operations staff.
The airfield is open and available to the public with 48 hour prior notification and permission to (757)477-4643. Ask for Allison Miller of Sweet Pea's LLC. We request a copy of your liability insurance adding Sweet Pea's LLC as the additionally insured. Fax number given upon notification. The field is paved with radio activated lights, 5 clicks on, 5 clicks off. There is currently no fuel services or pilot lounge available. Please keep all vehicles off the runway and ramps.
Any questions please call.
Thank you,
Allison M. Miller
757-477-4643
Also, watch out for wild turkeys and deer that like to frequent the field!
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🔗 Fri, 08 May 2020
— @Nubianace at Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport, United States
Second Solo xCountry
Sebago NDB 227 kHz Decommissioned
🔗 Sun, 03 Jun 2018
— @KPC6NDB at Eastern Slopes Regional Airport, United States
Sebago NDB last log 3/14. NDB transmitter removed prior to 6/18
New future for B19
🔗 Fri, 24 Jun 2016
— Anonymous Flyer at Biddeford Municipal Airport, United States
Currently the City of Biddeford is supporting the airport because they understand how much of an asset the airport is not only to the city but also to many local businesses. They are currently working on projects involving clearing the trees at both ends of the runway so that the approaches will be cleared according to FAA standards and there is speculation of redoing the runway in approx. 3-4 years after the tree clearing projects have been completed. With a little time and support from the city, this airport will probably become a destination most pilots will be visiting I the future. They are off to a great start and with the airport under new management I can see great things happening here within the near future.
KLIZ
🔗 Thu, 03 Mar 2016
— Anonymous Flyer at Loring International Airport, United States
It was always a tough and long approach as a TACAN APP 17,000 ft, at PQI decent and right turn to RWY-1 and winters are much harder.
FBO
🔗 Sun, 23 Aug 2015
— Anonymous Flyer at Brunswick Executive Airport, United States
The FBO is still run by FlightLevel, but is now located in the former base ops building (aka the old control tower) at the north end of the runway.
Client flight
🔗 Mon, 30 Mar 2015
— Anonymous Flyer at Lubec Municipal Airport, United States
I am working with a client for a visit to the Quoddy Lighthouse this July, 2015. If I can get her and her son into Bangor, is there a flight to this airport that will connect? Please advise.
M57 Rangeley, Maine
🔗 Tue, 16 Sep 2014
— Anonymous Flyer at Rangeley Lake Seaplane Base, United States
Home to Acadian Seaplanes. Owner / Operator Keith Dechambeau.
100LL available. Self serve, honor system. Keep it that way!!!!
Dock tie available or back it up to the beach.
Nice Airport
🔗 Thu, 05 Sep 2013
— Anonymous Flyer at Augusta State Airport, United States
Good airport, professional staff and maintenance personnel.
First flight
🔗 Mon, 05 Mar 2012
— @aaronrowden at Bangor International Airport, United States
This is where I started flying. I have gone so far since then.
First flight
🔗 Mon, 05 Mar 2012
— @aaronrowden at Bangor International Airport, United States
This is where I started flying. I have gone so far since then.
FORMER Brunswick Naval air station
🔗 Tue, 11 Oct 2011
— Anonymous Flyer at Brunswick Executive Airport, United States
Brunswick Naval air Station no longer exists. On April 02, 2011 the former NAS became a General Aviation airport named Brunswick Executive Airport BXM. Of the two 8000' runways only one is open for use: 1R and 19L. That is the runway to the East, nearest the tarmac. The FBO is located in the huge Hangar 6 at the North end of the runways.
Friendly FBO
🔗 Thu, 18 Aug 2011
— @dpmatsalla at Millinocket Municipal Airport, United States
The FBO guys were nice and friendly. Airport is about a 15-20 min walk to a number of restaurants. Close to the mountains too, so some great scenery in the area.
Customs
🔗 Thu, 18 Aug 2011
— @dpmatsalla at Presque Isle International Airport, United States
No problems with Customs guys. Called 207-473-7474, 2 hrs beforehand, and they were waiting for me at the GA Terminal (not the Passenger terminal). There is no courtesy car, but apparently lots of car rental companies are handy.
Zinck
🔗 Thu, 17 Mar 2011
— Anonymous Flyer at Zinck Airport, United States
No,skis only in winter.
Zinck
🔗 Thu, 17 Mar 2011
— Anonymous Flyer at Zinck Airport, United States
Is this plowed in winter?
re: Airlines
🔗 Sat, 07 Aug 2010
— @david at Houlton International Airport, United States
The Wikipedia article and FlightAware both say that Houlton currently has no scheduled airline service. I passed directly over Houlton on my flight from Ottawa to Charlottetown on Tuesday, and back again this morning, and didn't hear any airline flights inbound or outbound on Boston Centre's frequency.
It's a beautiful part of the US, by the way, especially with Mt. Katahdin a bit to the west.
re: Airlines
🔗 Wed, 04 Aug 2010
— Anonymous Flyer at Houlton International Airport, United States
yup
code 55ME
🔗 Tue, 15 Dec 2009
— @rrobledo at HIghland View Field, United States
The FAA uses '55ME' for HIghland View Field, Searsmont, ME
Airlines
🔗 Thu, 18 Jun 2009
— Anonymous Flyer at Houlton International Airport, United States
Do airlines still fly out of Houlton?
Previously Loring Air Force Base (was KLIZ?)
🔗 Sat, 20 Dec 2008
— @32Aret at Loring International Airport, United States
In the 1980 and 90s, this was a USAF base that flew B-52 bombers and KC-135 tankers. I flew a PAR approach into there once, in a CH-135 Twin Huey, en route from YCX yo YOY. On short final, we were called "dangerously left of centerline" by the radar controller. Getting out of clouds at about 300 ft, we were about half way between the centreline and the edge of the runway... In a B-52 (wingspan = 185 ft), I agree that it would have been touchy, even on a 300 ft-wide runway; the wing-tip outriggers would have been in the daisies... but in a helicopter??? Anywhere within half a mile of the button is close enough! After "landing" on the runway (skid-equipped helicopter) we had to "roll" all the way to the high-speed turn-off, about 2/3 of the way down the runway, to air-taxi all the way back behind a follow-me truck to the transient ramp, abeam the threshold of the runway we had shot the approach to, at the south end of the airport. I guess helicopters were unusual beasts for their Operations staff.
In danger of closing
🔗 Thu, 10 Jan 2008
— @david at Biddeford Municipal Airport, United States
The city of Biddeford, Maine may hold a referendum on closing this airport in November 2008 or sooner. For details, see
http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2008/080110me.html
FYI before you fly!
🔗 Wed, 29 Aug 2007
— Anonymous Flyer at Seacoast Airfield, United States
The airfield is open and available to the public with 48 hour prior notification and permission to (757)477-4643. Ask for Allison Miller of Sweet Pea's LLC. We request a copy of your liability insurance adding Sweet Pea's LLC as the additionally insured. Fax number given upon notification. The field is paved with radio activated lights, 5 clicks on, 5 clicks off. There is currently no fuel services or pilot lounge available. Please keep all vehicles off the runway and ramps.
Any questions please call.
Thank you,
Allison M. Miller
757-477-4643
Also, watch out for wild turkeys and deer that like to frequent the field!
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