Airport information
- FAA LID
- 85NY
- Coordinates
- 42.5784, -78.5200
- Elevation
- 1,540 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10W
- 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
- 1975/04
- Distance from city
- 2 N
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 | 05:02 AM | 09:02Z |
| Sunrise | 05:37 AM | 09:37Z |
| Sunset | 08:55 PM | 00:55Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:30 PM | 01:30Z |
Plan a flight from 85NY
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
2,700 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Bldg, 60 ft, 50 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 60 ft, 50 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 2,700 ft |
Communication frequencies
Tower & ground
| UNICOM | 122.8 |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUF · Buffalo | VOR-DME | 116.40 | r173° / 21.8 NM |
| JHW · Jamestown | VOR-DME | 114.70 | r056° / 35.5 NM |
| ELZ · Wellsville | VORTAC | 111.40 | r331° / 37.3 NM |
| IAG · Niagara Falls | TACAN | 111.00 | r159° / 37.5 NM |
| GEE · Geneseo | VOR-DME | 108.20 | r255° / 38 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 85NY. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR WX CONDS.
- 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 85NY 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 85NY
High Acres Airport (85NY) is an airport in Sardinia, NY, at 1,540 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 85NY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 85NY have a control tower?
No. High Acres Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 85NY?
High Acres Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 85NY?
High Acres Airport is in Sardinia, NY, at an elevation of 1,540 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.5784, -78.5200.
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