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About Loring Air Force Base

Formerly the Loring Air Force Base near Limestone, Maine, this site has transformed into the Loring Commerce Centre, a business and aviation complex anchored by its private airport, Loring International Airport (ME16). Runway 01/19 spans approximately 12,101 feet, making the grounds a notable venue space for large-scale events and festivals in northern Maine. While not a traditional concert venue, the site has hosted historic gatherings with tens of thousands in attendance, including Phish festivals in the late 1990s. Here’s a practical guide to current uses, seating possibilities, access, and nearby accommodations and dining.

Whether you’re planning a large event or simply visiting for heritage exhibits at the Loring Military Heritage Center, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, no-fuss information to help you secure your plans.

Seating and event setup: Seating at Loring is not fixed like a typical arena. For large-scale gatherings, organizers historically arranged temporary seating or festival-style layouts to accommodate 60,000–70,000 attendees. If you’re coordinating an event here, expect flexible configurations and open-air or hangar-adjacent spaces depending on the plan. For spur-of-the-moment or smaller gatherings, we can help you find compliant, safe arrangements within the historic footprint of the base’s arch hangar and open fields.

Parking and camping: On-site event parking has historically supported large audiences, with camping used during majorFestivals such as Great Went and It. If camping isn’t part of your plan, we’ll guide you to nearby options and parking strategies aligned with your event size and duration.

Transportation: Local transit is available via Aroostook Regional Transportation, which serves Limestone and surrounding areas. For larger groups, consider arranging shuttle service to and from the venue to simplify logistics and reduce on-site traffic. We can connect you with transportation coordinators familiar with the site and its access points from Limestone and Presque Isle.

Nearby hotels and dining: Lodging choices include options like SureStay by Best Western Presque Isle in Presque Isle (approximately 20–25 miles from the site). We prioritize affiliate partner recommendations for comfortable stays and reliable dining to streamline your planning. If you’re visiting for a heritage outing, the Loring Military Heritage Center nearby offers context on the base’s history and significance.

Site context: The Loring Development Authority notes that the site remains largely intact with some demolition, and the arch hangar still stands as a notable landmark within the complex. The aviation park address is 119 Weinman Road, Limestone, ME 04750-6122, and the site’s location makes it a distinct northern Maine venue with a rich historical backdrop.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Former Loring Air Force Base near Limestone, Maine, closed on September 30, 1994 and redeveloped as the Loring Commerce Centre.
  • Aviation complex on site operates as Loring International Airport (ME16); runway 01/19 is approximately 12,101 feet long.
  • Primary address for the aviation park: 119 Weinman Road, Limestone, ME 04750-6122.
  • Venue type is an industrial park with a private airport; it functions as a business/aviation complex rather than a traditional concert venue.
  • Event seating is not fixed; historical large-scale events on site included Phish festivals with capacities around 60k–70k (Great Went ~65k–70k; Lemonwheel ~60k; It ~60k).
  • Phish Great Went (1997), Lemonwheel (1998), and It (2003) were staged at Loring, drawing tens of thousands of attendees.
  • On-site event parking/camping has been a feature for large festivals; camping was used for Great Went and It.
  • Local transit options exist via Aroostook Regional Transportation, with service to Limestone/Loring areas.
  • Nearby hotels include SureStay by Best Western Presque Isle in Presque Isle (about 20–25 miles away) for visitors.
  • Loring Development Authority indicates the site remains largely intact with some demolition; the arch hangar still exists as part of the complex.
  • On-site museum/heritage resource: Loring Military Heritage Center operates in the region to preserve base history.