Winthrop University Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate
NK37 · Mineola, NY · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:34 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:26 AM | 09:26Z |
| Sunrise | 05:57 AM | 09:57Z |
| Sunset | 08:03 PM | 00:03Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:34 PM | 00:34Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 80 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
JFK 115.90 · LGA 113.10 · CRI 112.30 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK · Kennedy | VOR/DME | 115.90 · 106X | High | r054° / 8.7 NM |
| LGA · La Guardia | VOR/DME | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r116° / 10.5 NM |
| CRI · Canarsie | VOR/DME | 112.30 · 70X | Terminal | r067° / 13.8 NM |
| DPK · Deer Park | VOR/DME | 117.70 · 124X | Low | r271° / 15.8 NM |
| TEB · Teterboro | VOR/DME | 108.40 · 21X | Terminal | r120° / 20.1 NM |
| CMK · Carmel | VOR/DME | 116.60 · 113X | Low | r197° / 32.4 NM |
| BDR · Bridgeport | VOR/DME | 108.80 · 25X | Low | r235° / 34.5 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NK37 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- NK37
- Coordinates
- 40.7418, -73.6440
- Elevation
- 156 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 13W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- NEW YORK (ZNY)
- Flight service (FSS)
- NEW YORK · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1981/06
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 5 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC NEW YORK APCH AT 516-683-2962.
Runways
- HELI LCTD ON TOP OF 4 STORY BLDG.
Lighting
- FOR RWY LGTS PHONE 516-663-0333>
Obstructions
- SMOKE STACK LCTD NE OF HELIPORT.
Contact
- JOSEPH W. BURKE - V.P. ENGINEERING & FACILITIES LONG ISLAND; 516-380-0802.
Nearby airports
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About NK37
Winthrop University Hospital Heliport (NK37) is a heliport in Mineola, NY, at 156 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 80 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NK37, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NK37 have a control tower?
No. Winthrop University Hospital Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at NK37?
Winthrop University Hospital Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 80 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NK37?
Winthrop University Hospital Heliport is in Mineola, NY, at an elevation of 156 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.7418, -73.6440.
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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 NK37 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.