Unity Hospital Helipad HeliportPrivate
55NK · Rochester, NY · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:57 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:36 AM | 09:36Z |
| Sunrise | 06:07 AM | 10:07Z |
| Sunset | 08:25 PM | 00:25Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:57 PM | 00:57Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 40 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
ROC 110.00 · GEE 108.20
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROC · Rochester | VOR/DME | 110.00 · 37X | Low | r356° / 4.7 NM |
| GEE · Geneseo | VOR/DME | 108.20 · 19X | Low | r012° / 21.6 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 55NK — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 55NK
- Coordinates
- 43.1929, -77.7031
- Elevation
- 456 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- DETROIT
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CLEVELAND (ZOB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BUFFALO · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 2012/04
- Distance from city
- 5 W
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 4 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0490.
Lighting
- ACTVT FLD LGTS H1 - 122.9.
Obstructions
- 110 FT ANTENNA TWR 560 FT SW OF PAD.
Contact
- CELL: 585-764-6623
Nearby airports
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About 55NK
Unity Hospital Helipad (55NK) is a heliport in Rochester, NY, at 456 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 55NK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 55NK have a control tower?
No. Unity Hospital Helipad is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 55NK?
Unity Hospital Helipad has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 55NK?
Unity Hospital Helipad is in Rochester, NY, at an elevation of 456 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.1929, -77.7031.
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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 55NK 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.