Russell Private

NY51 · Canajoharie, NY · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
700 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,700 ft 12/30
Runway
1
Mag var
13W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at NY51. Nearby reporting stations: KSCH (25 NM), KALB (32 NM), KRME (45 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:31 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:12 AM10:12Z
Sunrise06:41 AM10:41Z
Sunset07:03 PM23:03Z
Evening civil twilight
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07:31 PM23:31Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:31 PM → 06:12 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:03 PM → 05:41 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 030°downwind 300°base 210°final 120°45° entry1230

RWY 12LEFT traffic

Heading
120° mag · 107° true
Dimensions
1,700 × 40 ft
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 300°) on the 45° at 1,700 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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

UCA 111.20 · ALB 115.30
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
UCA · Utica TACAN 111.20 · 49X r120° / 30.7 NM
ALB · Albany VORTAC 115.30 · 100X Low r297° / 31.5 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NY51 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
NY51
Coordinates
42.8701, -74.4993
Elevation
700 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
13W
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
1991/03
Distance from city
4 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
MICHAEL K. RUSSELL
199 RAPPA RD, SPRAKERS, NY
Manager
MICHAEL K. RUSSELL
199 RAPPA RD, SPRAKERS, NY
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC ALBANY APCH AT 518-862-2299.

Nearby airports

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About NY51

Russell (NY51) is an airport in Canajoharie, NY, at 700 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NY51, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does NY51 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at NY51?

Russell has 1 runway; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is NY51?

Russell is in Canajoharie, NY, at an elevation of 700 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.8701, -74.4993.

More about NY51

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 NY51 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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