Old Forge Airport Private

NK26 · Old Forge, NY · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,753 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,200 ft 09/27
Runway
1

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:52 PM
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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 180°downwind 090°base 000°final 270°45° entry2709

RWY 27LEFT traffic

Heading
270° true
Dimensions
3,200 × 100 ft
TPA
2,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 090°) on the 45° at 2,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 27
Approach obstacle
Trees, 50 ft, 300 ft from threshold

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

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

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Comms & NavAids

No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for NK26.

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NK26 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
NK26
Coordinates
43.7252, -74.9762
Elevation
1,753 ft MSL
Sectional chart
NEW YORK
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
BOSTON (ZBW)
Flight service (FSS)
BUFFALO · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2007/10
Distance from city
1 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
OLD FORGE AIRPORT HOA, INC.
PO BOX 158, OLD FORGE, NY
(315) 256-7476
Manager
DAN RIVET
PO BOX 158, OLD FORGE, NY
315-725-8464
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • FOR WINTER CONDITIONS & SNOW REMOVAL CALL 315-725-8464.
  • PPR FOR LANDING CALL 315-725-8464.
  • DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.

Nearby airports

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About NK26

Old Forge Airport (NK26) is an airport in Old Forge, NY, at 1,753 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NK26, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does NK26 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at NK26?

Old Forge Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,200 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is NK26?

Old Forge Airport is in Old Forge, NY, at an elevation of 1,753 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.7252, -74.9762.

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