Clayton Lake Strip

Clayton Lake, US 🇺🇸 Small Airport

ICAO

ME19

IATA

Elevation

1150 ft

Region

US-ME

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: ME19

Local Code: ME19

Location: 46.617094° N, -69.523244° E

Continent: North America

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Traveler sentiment regarding Clayton Lake Strip (ME19) in Clayton Lake, US, suggests an experience rooted in extreme remoteness and wilderness immersion, rather than a conventional airport visit. Travelers view it as a gateway to a secluded, beautiful, and often very cold region with abundant wildlife like moose. The "airport" is understood to be a basic airstrip serving a sparsely populated area primarily associated with logging and ranger stations.

What Travelers Love

Scenic Wilderness Access: The airstrip provides direct access to a beautiful and remote wilderness area of Maine.
Unique Natural Encounters: The region is noted for wildlife, including observations of moose congregating near gravel pits.
Solitude and Escape: The overall sentiment points to the appeal of a location with "pretty much nobody there," offering significant solitude.

Common Complaints

Lack of Facilities/Services: There is no mention of conventional terminal facilities, amenities, or cleanliness in traveler discussions, implying a complete absence of such services.
Harsh Environmental Conditions: The area is regularly cited as the "coldest spot in the state" and a "mosquito super city," indicating challenging conditions for visitors.
Logistical Challenges: Travelers are advised to "bring spare tires and fuel," highlighting the extreme remoteness and lack of immediate support services or transportation connections.
Non-existent Security/Customs: As a small, general aviation airstrip, there is no information or expectation of security wait times or customs/immigration facilities or experiences.

Clayton Lake Strip (ME19) offers an experience for those seeking an unadulterated wilderness adventure in a highly remote part of Maine. It is not an airport with traveler amenities or services, but rather a basic airstrip for accessing a beautiful yet logistically demanding natural environment.

Last updated: 63 days ago

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Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
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