Airport information
- FAA LID
- 78ME
- Coordinates
- 43.7531, -70.2592
- Elevation
- 97 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
- 2009/11
- Distance from city
- 7 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 | 04:23 AM | 08:23Z |
| Sunrise | 04:59 AM | 08:59Z |
| Sunset | 08:26 PM | 00:26Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:03 PM | 01:03Z |
Plan a flight from 78ME
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,900 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHZ · Brunswick | TACAN | 115.20 | r261° / 16.3 NM |
| ENE · Kennebunk | VORTAC | 117.10 | r055° / 25 NM |
| AUG · Augusta | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r229° / 39.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 78ME. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD OPNS IN VFR WEATHER CONDITIONS ONLY; PVT USE ONLY; DAYTIME USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC PORTLAND APCH AT 207-874-7320, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
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 78ME 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 78ME
Eric's Field Airport (78ME) is an airport in Falmouth, ME, at 97 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 78ME, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 78ME have a control tower?
No. Eric's Field Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 78ME?
Eric's Field Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 78ME?
Eric's Field Airport is in Falmouth, ME, at an elevation of 97 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.7531, -70.2592.
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