Old Forge Airport Private
NK26 · Old Forge, NY · Non-towered · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:52 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:19 AM | 09:19Z |
| Sunrise | 05:52 AM | 09:52Z |
| Sunset | 08:20 PM | 00:20Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:52 PM | 00:52Z |
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Runways
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).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,200 ft |
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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
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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