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Small airport

French Field

ICAO 81ME🇺🇸 Ellsworth
Coordinates
44.6199°N, 68.5946°W
Elevation
338 ft (103 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-ME
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
15.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:30
Sunrise
05:06
Sunset
20:17
Civil dusk
20:52

About 15h 11m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About French Field

French Field is a small airport in Ellsworth, United States. It sits at an elevation of 338 ft (103 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,668 ft / 508 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Philbrick Mountain Airport (72ME), about 1.9 nm to the wnw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 331,668 ft / 508 m40 ftAsphalt/turfUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle476 ft640 ft
Obstacle476 ft719 ft
Obstacle476 ft781 ft
Obstacle476 ft656 ft
Obstacle476 ft715 ft
Penobscot Narrows Observatory420 ft36 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from French Field.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is French Field located?

French Field is small airport located in Ellsworth, United States, at an elevation of 338 ft (103 m).

How many runways does French Field have?

French Field has 1 runway, the longest being 1,668 ft / 508 m.

What time zone is French Field in?

French Field is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at French Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at French Field is approximately 15.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near French Field?

The nearest airport to French Field is Philbrick Mountain Airport (72ME), about 1.9 nm to the wnw, followed by Peasley Field and Blue Hill Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. French Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.