Airport information
- FAA LID
- NK26
- Coordinates
- 43.7252, -74.9762
- Elevation
- 1,753 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- BOSTON (ZBW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BUFFALO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2007/10
- Distance from city
- 1 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 | 04:42 AM | 08:42Z |
| Sunrise | 05:18 AM | 09:18Z |
| Sunset | 08:45 PM | 00:45Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:22 PM | 01:22Z |
Plan a flight from NK26
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 2,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
3,200 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 300 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 300 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,200 ft |
No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for NK26.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NK26. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD OPER & PVT USE.
- FOR WINTER CONDITIONS & SNOW REMOVAL CALL 315-725-8464.
- PPR FOR LANDING CALL 315-725-8464.
- DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
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 NK26 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 NK26
Old Forge Airport (NK26) is an airport in Old Forge, NY, at 1,753 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NK26, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NK26 have a control tower?
No. Old Forge Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NK26?
Old Forge Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NK26?
Old Forge Airport is in Old Forge, NY, at an elevation of 1,753 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.7252, -74.9762.
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