Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3NK8
- Coordinates
- 42.1406, -73.6119
- Elevation
- 800 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 14W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- BOSTON (ZBW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BURLINGTON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1999/05
- Distance from city
- 2 NW
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 | 04:44 AM | 08:44Z |
| Sunrise | 05:18 AM | 09:18Z |
| Sunset | 08:34 PM | 00:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:09 PM | 01:09Z |
Plan a flight from 3NK8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,300 ft × 40 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 100 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 100 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PWL · Pawling | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r011° / 22.3 NM |
| IGN · Kingston | VOR-DME | 117.60 | r030° / 30 NM |
| CTR · Chester | VOR-DME | 115.10 | r266° / 30.8 NM |
| ALB · Albany | VORTAC | 115.30 | r180° / 37.4 NM |
| BAF · Barnes | VORTAC | 113.00 | r282° / 39.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3NK8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD DALGT VFR ONLY, TREE HEIGHTS TOPPED EACH END TO PROVIDE 20:1 APCH, & TFC PATTERNS COORDINATED WITH COPAKE LAKE SPB IF NEEDED.
- OWNER DESIRES ARPT NOT BE CHARTED.
- FOR CD CTC ALBANY APCH AT 518-862-2299.
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 3NK8 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 3NK8
B Flat Farm Airport (3NK8) is an airport in Copake, NY, at 800 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3NK8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3NK8 have a control tower?
No. B Flat Farm Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3NK8?
B Flat Farm Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3NK8?
B Flat Farm Airport is in Copake, NY, at an elevation of 800 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.1406, -73.6119.
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