Dawn Patrol Aviation Private

NK31 · Albion, NY · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
480 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,450 ft 09/27
Runway
1
Mag var
10W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at NK31. Nearby reporting stations: KGVQ (14 NM), KROC (23 NM), KBUF (32 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:41 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:30 AM10:30Z
Sunrise06:58 AM10:58Z
Sunset07:12 PM23:12Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:41 PM23:41Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:41 PM → 06:30 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:12 PM → 05:58 AM

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Advisories

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Runways

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

RWY 27LEFT traffic

Heading
270° mag · 260° true
Dimensions
1,450 × 60 ft
TPA
1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 090°) on the 45° at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

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

Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for NK31 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the NK31 kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

ROC 110.00 · GEE 108.20 · IAG 111.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ROC · Rochester VOR/DME 110.00 · 37X Low r306° / 22.6 NM
GEE · Geneseo VOR/DME 108.20 · 19X Low r334° / 31.8 NM
IAG · Niagara Falls TACAN 111.00 · 47X r085° / 36.9 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NK31 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
NK31
Coordinates
43.2695, -78.1453
Elevation
480 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
1989/05
Distance from city
2 SW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
EDWARD PAUL STEUBER
3049 LATTIN ROAD, ALBION, NY
716-589-6882
Manager
EDWARD PAUL STEUBER
3049 LATTIN ROAD, ALBION, NY
716-589-6882
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • OWNER DESIRES ARPT NOT BE CHARTED.
  • FOR CD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0490.

Nearby airports

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About NK31

Dawn Patrol Aviation (NK31) is an airport in Albion, NY, at 480 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,450 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NK31, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does NK31 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at NK31?

Dawn Patrol Aviation has 1 runway; the longest is 1,450 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is NK31?

Dawn Patrol Aviation is in Albion, NY, at an elevation of 480 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.2695, -78.1453.

More about NK31

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 NK31 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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