Potoczak Private

NK19 · Clarence Center, NY · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
582 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,230 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
10W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at NK19. Nearby reporting stations: KBUF (8 NM), KIAG (13 NM), KGVQ (22 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:48 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:29 AM10:29Z
Sunrise06:57 AM10:57Z
Sunset07:20 PM23:20Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:48 PM23:48Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:48 PM → 06:29 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:20 PM → 05:57 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 090°downwind 000°base 270°final 180°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
180° mag · 170° true
Dimensions
2,230 × 55 ft
TPA
1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
CTAF
122.7

Enter the left downwind (heading 000°) on the 45° at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Approach obstacle
Trees, 46 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 102 ft R of centerline

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Low.

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

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

UNICOM
122.7

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

Nearby navigation aids

IAG 111.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
IAG · Niagara Falls TACAN 111.00 · 47X r113° / 13.5 NM

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Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NK19 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
NK19
Coordinates
43.0612, -78.6614
Elevation
582 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
Beacon
white (SEE RMK)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1961/01
Distance from city
3 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white · SEE RMK
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.7 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
WALTER KOHLHEPP
8890 WOLCOTT ROAD, CLARENCE CTR, NY
716-741-9932
Manager
WALTER A. KOHLHEPP
8890 WOLCOTT RD, CLARENCE CENTER, NY
716-741-9932
Remarks FAA · 8 notes

General

  • RY 18/36 MAY NOT BE PLOWED AFTER SNOWFALL; PHONE 716-741-3188.
  • PARACHUTE ACTIVITY.
  • FOR CD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0490.

Runways

  • VERY SOFT AFTER HVY RAIN & FALL.

Lighting

  • 0700-2300
  • ACTVT LIRL RY 18/36-122.7.

Obstructions

  • RY 18; +28 FT BRUSH 10 FT FM THLD 55 FT RIGHT; +80 FT TREES 120 FT F M THLD 45 FT RIGHT.
  • RY 36; +46 FT TREES 135 FT FM THLD 80 FT LEFT.; +19 FT HANGAR 85 FT FM THLD 105FT LEFT.; +48 FT TREE 300 FT FM THLD 45 FT LEFT.; +70 FT TREES 440 FT FM THLD 15 FT RIGHT. +25 FT PLINE 25 FT FROM RY END; RIGHT & LEFT OF CNTRLN; MARKED.

Nearby airports

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About NK19

Potoczak (NK19) is an airport in Clarence Center, NY, at 582 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,230 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NK19, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does NK19 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at NK19?

Potoczak has 1 runway; the longest is 2,230 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is NK19?

Potoczak is in Clarence Center, NY, at an elevation of 582 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.0612, -78.6614.

More about NK19

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 NK19 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.

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