Airport information
- FAA LID
- 42NY
- Coordinates
- 42.6690, -76.0562
- Elevation
- 1,560 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 13W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- BOSTON (ZBW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BUFFALO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2002/02
- Distance from city
- 2 W
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 | 04:51 AM | 08:51Z |
| Sunrise | 05:26 AM | 09:26Z |
| Sunset | 08:46 PM | 00:46Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:21 PM | 01:21Z |
Plan a flight from 42NY
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 11
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 11 at 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 11/29
1,150 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 75 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 1,150 ft |
Communication frequencies
Tower & ground
| UNICOM | 122.8 |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GGT · Georgetown | VORTAC | 117.80 | r246° / 12.4 NM |
| ITH · Ithaca | VOR-DME | 111.80 | r070° / 20.7 NM |
| SYR · Syracuse | VORTAC | 117.00 | r178° / 30.2 NM |
| CFB · Binghamton | VORTAC | 112.20 | r017° / 30.9 NM |
| RKA · Rockdale | VOR-DME | 112.60 | r300° / 38.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 42NY. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR, NO IFR OPNS, CLEAR 20:1 APCH/DEP PATH, PLINES MKD, PILOTS MADE AWARE OF STEEP INCLINE & DROP-OFF ZONES AT EACH RY END.
- FOR CD 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 42NY 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 42NY
Walter's Field (42NY) is an airport in East Homer, NY, at 1,560 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,150 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 42NY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 42NY have a control tower?
No. Walter's Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 42NY?
Walter's Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,150 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 42NY?
Walter's Field is in East Homer, NY, at an elevation of 1,560 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.6690, -76.0562.
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