Airport information
- FAA LID
- 18ME
- Coordinates
- 43.8937, -69.4952
- Elevation
- 216 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- BOSTON (ZBW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BANGOR
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2009/02
- Distance from city
- 2 N
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:19 AM | 08:19Z |
| Sunrise | 04:55 AM | 08:55Z |
| Sunset | 08:24 PM | 00:24Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:00 PM | 01:00Z |
Plan a flight from 18ME
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
1,400 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 287° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 1,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHZ · Brunswick | TACAN | 115.20 | r103° / 18.5 NM |
| AUG · Augusta | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r171° / 28.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 18ME. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PVDD VFR OPNS AND PRVT USE.
- 200 FT TWR 1.5 NM NE OF ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC PORTLAND APCH AT 207-874-7320, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
- N1313P@YAHOO.COM
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 18ME in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 18ME
Ruby Airport (18ME) is an airport in Bristol, ME, at 216 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 18ME, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 18ME have a control tower?
No. Ruby Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 18ME?
Ruby Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 18ME?
Ruby Airport is in Bristol, ME, at an elevation of 216 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.8937, -69.4952.
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