Philbrick Mountain Airport (72ME) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Philbrick Mountain Airport in Ellsworth, ME, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KBGR) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Philbrick Mountain Airport (72ME) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Ellsworth, ME at 667 ft. 72ME has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KBGR, about 13 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (01, 19) — longest 1,200 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KBGR. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KBGR, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KBGR, 13.2 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 6 kt, visibility 4 statute miles, overcast at 400 ft, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 29.79 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 400 ft.
SPECI KBGR 290708Z 15006KT 4SM BR OVC004 18/18 A2979 RMK AO2 T01780178 $
What changed at KBGR (nearest station)?
Since the 0653Z (2:53 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from IFR to LIFR.
- Ceiling dropped from 500 ft to 400 ft.
The latest report is an off-schedule special (SPECI) — issued because conditions changed significantly. What is a SPECI? →
This is exactly what ATIS Alerts watches for you — get a Telegram message when 72ME's weather changes, free →
Current pilot readout for 72ME
Based on the nearest station (KBGR), 72ME is currently LIFR with winds from 150° at 6 knots, visibility 4 statute miles, and a 400 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,300 ft (field elevation 667 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Get 72ME weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track 72ME in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture — a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.
Track 72ME free on TelegramRunway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at 72ME. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01FAV | 1,200 ft | ASPH-G | 5 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 19 | 1,200 ft | ASPH-G | 5 kt tail | 3 kt right |
Open the crosswind calculator — try your own wind and runway numbers →
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → 400 ft.
72ME weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Philbrick Mountain Airport in Ellsworth, ME: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around 72ME is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at 72ME
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KBGR reported mostly VFR across 28 observations, with 7 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 400 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → LIFR
Most recent change: LIFR → IFR
- 01/19
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (1:20 AM EDT)
TAF KBGR 290520Z 2906/3006 15004KT 3SM BR OVC005 FM290800 14005KT 1SM BR OVC004 FM291300 14007KT P6SM BKN012 FM291800 14011G20KT P6SM BKN045 FM300200 11004KT P6SM OVC026 FM300500 VRB02KT P6SM OVC008
New to TAFs? How to read one →
Want forecast changes pushed to you? Start free on Telegram → TAF heads-ups are part of Premium · see what Premium includes
Get free ATIS alerts for 72ME
We'll message you on Telegram when a new report moves the picture near 72ME (Philbrick Mountain Airport) — alerts read from KBGR, the station this page uses.
Track 72ME on TelegramFree • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime
Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 72ME
- City
- Ellsworth
- State
- Maine
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 667 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.6353, -68.6325
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,200 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KBGR
- TAF
- Nearest KBGR
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 16h 36m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed 72ME's live status on your website — free →
Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Mid Coast Radio Control Club - Bryant Lane — Swanville, ME · 18 mi
72ME weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 72ME?+
72ME has 2 runways — 01, 19; the longest is 1,200 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 72ME come from?+
Philbrick Mountain Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KBGR, about 13 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 72ME can differ.
Does 72ME have a TAF?+
Yes — the KBGR TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 72ME broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 72ME does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 72ME from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Philbrick Mountain Airport (72ME)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Philbrick Mountain Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for 72ME yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.
Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only — not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.
Why pilots use ATIS Alerts
Free aviation weather and ATIS change alerts for GA pilots, delivered on Telegram — so a change catches your eye before it catches you off guard.
- Get pinged the moment 72ME drops below VFR or a new report moves your numbers.
- Live METAR, TAF, crosswinds, and FAA delays — one link, always current.
- Free, no app to install, and you can track any US airport. Unsubscribe anytime.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit