Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3NK5
- Coordinates
- 44.6167, -73.4653
- Elevation
- 155 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- MONTREAL
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- BOSTON (ZBW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BURLINGTON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2004/09
- Distance from city
- 5 S
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:31 AM | 08:31Z |
| Sunrise | 05:09 AM | 09:09Z |
| Sunset | 08:43 PM | 00:43Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:20 PM | 01:20Z |
Plan a flight from 3NK5
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy E at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway E/W
1,950 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 200 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 1,950 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLB · Plattsburgh | VORTAC | 116.90 | r164° / 4.8 NM |
| BTV · Burlington | VORTAC | 117.50 | r333° / 17.9 NM |
| SLK · Saranac Lake | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r080° / 34.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3NK5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC BURLINGTON APCH AT 802-657-4413, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
Nearby airports
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 3NK5 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.
About 3NK5
Secret Spot Airport (3NK5) is an airport in Plattsburgh, NY, at 155 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,950 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3NK5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3NK5 have a control tower?
No. Secret Spot Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3NK5?
Secret Spot Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,950 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3NK5?
Secret Spot Airport is in Plattsburgh, NY, at an elevation of 155 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.6167, -73.4653.
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