Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5NK9
- Coordinates
- 42.7617, -78.4961
- Elevation
- 1,140 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- DETROIT
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CLEVELAND (ZOB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BUFFALO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2005/08
- Distance from city
- 3 SE
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 | 05:01 AM | 09:01Z |
| Sunrise | 05:36 AM | 09:36Z |
| Sunset | 08:56 PM | 00:56Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:31 PM | 01:31Z |
Plan a flight from 5NK9
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,500 ft × 150 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUF · Buffalo | VOR-DME | 116.40 | r155° / 12 NM |
| IAG · Niagara Falls | TACAN | 111.00 | r146° / 29.3 NM |
| GEE · Geneseo | VOR-DME | 108.20 | r272° / 33.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5NK9. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0490.
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 5NK9 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 5NK9
Treichler Farm Airport (5NK9) is an airport in Wales, NY, at 1,140 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5NK9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5NK9 have a control tower?
No. Treichler 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 5NK9?
Treichler Farm Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5NK9?
Treichler Farm Airport is in Wales, NY, at an elevation of 1,140 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.7617, -78.4961.
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