High Acres Airport Private

85NY · Sardinia, NY · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,540 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,700 ft 15/33
Runway
1
Mag var
10W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:02 PM
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 070°downwind 340°base 250°final 160°45° entry1533

RWY 15LEFT traffic

Heading
160° mag · 150° true
Dimensions
2,700 × 60 ft
TPA
2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 340°) on the 45° at 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 15
Approach obstacle
Bldg, 60 ft, 50 ft from threshold

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

UNICOM
122.8

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

JHW 114.70 · IAG 111.00 · GEE 108.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
JHW · Jamestown VOR/DME 114.70 · 94X High r056° / 35.5 NM
IAG · Niagara Falls TACAN 111.00 · 47X r159° / 37.5 NM
GEE · Geneseo VOR/DME 108.20 · 19X Low r255° / 38 NM

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Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 85NY — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
85NY
Coordinates
42.5784, -78.5200
Elevation
1,540 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
10W
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
yes
Activated
1975/04
Distance from city
2 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
PRESTON C. RICE, JR.
PO BOX 245, SARDINIA, NY
716-289-8489
Manager
PRESTON C. RICE, JR.
PO BOX 245, SARDINIA, NY
716-289-8489
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0490.

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About 85NY

High Acres Airport (85NY) is an airport in Sardinia, NY, at 1,540 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 85NY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 85NY have a control tower?

No. High Acres Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 85NY?

High Acres Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,700 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 85NY?

High Acres Airport is in Sardinia, NY, at an elevation of 1,540 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.5784, -78.5200.

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