Airport information
- FAA LID
- NH78
- Coordinates
- 42.7472, -71.3692
- Elevation
- 460 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 16W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- BOSTON (ZBW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BANGOR
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1993/02
- Distance from city
- 2 NW
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 | 04:32 AM | 08:32Z |
| Sunrise | 05:07 AM | 09:07Z |
| Sunset | 08:27 PM | 00:27Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:02 PM | 01:02Z |
Plan a flight from NH78
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
1,500 ft × 25 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tower, 160 ft, 1,000 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 1,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHT · Manchester | VOR-DME | 114.40 | r195° / 7.3 NM |
| LWM · Lawrence | VOR-DME | 112.50 | r287° / 12.1 NM |
| BOS · Boston | VORTAC | 112.70 | r340° / 28.8 NM |
| CON · Concord | VORTAC | 112.90 | r177° / 29.8 NM |
| PSM · Pease | VORTAC | 116.50 | r246° / 31.1 NM |
| GDM · Gardner | VORTAC | 110.60 | r082° / 32.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NH78. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD DAYTIME VFR & LIMIT AUTHORIZATION TO USE ARPT TO THOSE WHO ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE ARPT ENVIRONS.
- NUMEROUS ANTENNA TOWERS AROUND THE ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC BOSTON APCH AT 603-594-5551.
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 NH78 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 NH78
Steck Farm Airport (NH78) is an airport in Pelham, NH, at 460 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 NH78, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NH78 have a control tower?
No. Steck 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 NH78?
Steck Farm Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NH78?
Steck Farm Airport is in Pelham, NH, at an elevation of 460 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.7472, -71.3692.
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