Harris Hill Gliderport GliderportPrivate
4NY8 · Elmira, NY · 1,709 ft elevation · var 11W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 4NY8
- Coordinates
- 42.1209, -76.9011
- Elevation
- 1,709 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 11W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- NEW YORK (ZNY)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BUFFALO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- SEP-JUN SAT-SUN 1000-1700,JUN-SEP/ALL/1000-DARK
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1948/03
- Distance from city
- 3 NW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-22
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:57 AM | 08:57Z |
| Sunrise | 05:32 AM | 09:32Z |
| Sunset | 08:47 PM | 00:47Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:22 PM | 01:22Z |
Plan a flight from 4NY8
Runway 16/34
1,115 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 1,115 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ULW · Elmira | VOR-DME | 109.65 | r086° / 5.7 NM |
| ITH · Ithaca | VOR-DME | 111.80 | r231° / 29.8 NM |
| CFB · Binghamton | VORTAC | 112.20 | r277° / 34.1 NM |
| SFK · Stonyfork | VOR-DME | 108.60 | r050° / 34.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 4NY8. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
- FREQUENT TURBULENCE, STONG WEST XWIND & SEVERE WIND GRADIENT CONDS ALL RWYS; GLIDERPORT ON HILLTOP 750 FEET ABOVE VALLEY.
- CONSIDERABLE SAILPLANE TFC IN AREA. GLIDERPORT IN CHEMUNG CO ARPT CTL ZONE. PMSN TO LND ONLY W PRIOR APVL OF MGR.
- <EXTENSIVE GLIDER ACTIVITY.
- (E128) SAILPLANES
- FOR CD CTC NEW YORK ARTCC AT 631-468-1425.
- 123.3 MHZ AVBL WEEKENDS.
- TWO PARALLEL ASPH STRIPS 1115X50 USED FOR TOWPLANES LND. 1115X150 EAST USED FOR TKOF.
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 4NY8 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 4NY8
Harris Hill Gliderport (4NY8) is a gliderport in Elmira, NY, at 1,709 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,115 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 4NY8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 4NY8 have a control tower?
No. Harris Hill Gliderport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) gliderport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 4NY8?
Harris Hill Gliderport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,115 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 4NY8?
Harris Hill Gliderport is in Elmira, NY, at an elevation of 1,709 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.1209, -76.9011.
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