Airport information
- FAA LID
- NH17
- Coordinates
- 42.7276, -71.7176
- Elevation
- 520 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 15W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- BOSTON (ZBW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BANGOR
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1988/11
- Distance from city
- 5 SE
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 | 04:34 AM | 08:34Z |
| Sunrise | 05:09 AM | 09:09Z |
| Sunset | 08:29 PM | 00:29Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:04 PM | 01:04Z |
Plan a flight from NH17
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
1,500 ft × 150 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 1,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHT · Manchester | VOR-DME | 114.40 | r256° / 17.5 NM |
| GDM · Gardner | VORTAC | 110.60 | r068° / 18.6 NM |
| EEN · Keene | VORTAC | 109.40 | r113° / 25.6 NM |
| LWM · Lawrence | VOR-DME | 112.50 | r284° / 27.5 NM |
| CON · Concord | VORTAC | 112.90 | r207° / 30.2 NM |
| BOS · Boston | VORTAC | 112.70 | r321° / 39.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NH17. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR USE ONLY & OPERS ARE COND W OF BROOKLINE ARPT.
- ALL TRAFFIC REMAIN EAST OF THE RY.
- 1000 FT CLEARWAY AER 01.
- FOR CD CTC BOSTON APCH AT 603-594-5551.
- NO OBSTRUCTIONS FIRST 1000 FT.
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 NH17 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 NH17
Zim Airport (NH17) is an airport in Mason, NH, at 520 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 NH17, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NH17 have a control tower?
No. Zim Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NH17?
Zim Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NH17?
Zim Airport is in Mason, NH, at an elevation of 520 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.7276, -71.7176.
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