Fishkill Plant HeliportPrivate
NK56 · Hopewell Junction, NY · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:22 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:14 AM | 10:14Z |
| Sunrise | 06:41 AM | 10:41Z |
| Sunset | 06:55 PM | 22:55Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:22 PM | 23:22Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 100 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
IGN 117.60 · PWL 114.30 · CMK 116.60 · +2
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IGN · Kingston | VOR/DME | 117.60 · 123X | Low | r191° / 7.3 NM |
| PWL · Pawling | VOR/DME | 114.30 · 90X | Low | r228° / 16.8 NM |
| CMK · Carmel | VOR/DME | 116.60 · 113X | Low | r338° / 19.1 NM |
| HUO · Huguenot | VOR/DME | 116.10 · 108X | High | r088° / 35.7 NM |
| BDR · Bridgeport | VOR/DME | 108.80 · 25X | Low | r319° / 38.8 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NK56 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- NK56
- Coordinates
- 41.5434, -73.8190
- Elevation
- 250 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
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Activated
- 1982/08
- Distance from city
- 3 NE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 5 notes
General
- DAYLIGHT, VFR ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC NEW YORK APCH AT 516-683-2448.
Runways
- APP/DEP TO & FROM NE & SW.
Obstructions
- BLDG E & W; WIRED 200 YDS N & S; POWER LINES (MKD) S & E; TWR (MKD) SE OF HELIPAD.
Contact
- IN CHINA - 86-18660397376
Nearby airports
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About NK56
Fishkill Plant (NK56) is a heliport in Hopewell Junction, NY, at 250 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NK56, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NK56 have a control tower?
No. Fishkill Plant is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at NK56?
Fishkill Plant has 1 runway; the longest is 100 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NK56?
Fishkill Plant is in Hopewell Junction, NY, at an elevation of 250 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.5434, -73.8190.
More about NK56
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 NK56 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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