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18MEAIRPORT

RUBY

BRISTOL, Maine

VFRUpdated 2h ago216 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

18ME

Elevation

216 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

43.894, -69.495

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

216 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

BOSTON

Coordinates

43.8936, -69.4954

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KRKD 131756Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM OVC060 09/02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP183 6//// T00940017 10106 20089 58012

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

130° at 7 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

9.4°C

Dewpoint

1.7°C

Altimeter

1018.40 inHg

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from KRKD (26 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 17:56Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 18ME. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Wiscasset Airport facing SouthEast
Live

Wiscasset Airport

SouthEast · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

14 NM away

Weather camera at Knox County Regional Airport facing West
Live

Knox County Regional Airport

West · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total

26 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
17/351,400 ft50 ftTURF-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 18ME.

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18ME Operational Overview

Location & Facility

RUBY (18ME) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in BRISTOL, Maine, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 216 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 43.8936°N, 69.4954°W.

Runways

RUBY has 1 runway. The longest runway (17/35) measures 1,400 feet by 50 feet with a turf surface.

Communications & Operations

RUBY is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near RUBY, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at RUBY is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 18ME?

18ME is the ICAO identifier for RUBY, a public-use airport located in BRISTOL, Maine, United States.

How many runways does RUBY have?

RUBY (18ME) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 18ME?

The field elevation of RUBY is 216 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 18ME?

No fuel types are currently listed for RUBY. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 18ME?

The current flight category at RUBY is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 18ME?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for RUBY.

How do I access complete data for 18ME?

Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for RUBY.

Where is RUBY located?

RUBY (18ME) is located in BRISTOL, Maine, United States, at an elevation of 216 ft MSL.

Does 18ME have weather cameras?

18ME does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 12, 03:34 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 05:56 PM UTC