Dawn Patrol Aviation Airport Private
NK31 · Albion, NY · 480 ft elevation · var 10W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- NK31
- Coordinates
- 43.2695, -78.1453
- Elevation
- 480 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
- 1989/05
- Distance from city
- 2 SW
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 | 04:57 AM | 08:57Z |
| Sunrise | 05:33 AM | 09:33Z |
| Sunset | 08:56 PM | 00:56Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:32 PM | 01:32Z |
Plan a flight from NK31
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
1,450 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Displaced threshold
- 550 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,450 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROC · Rochester | VORTAC | 110.00 | r303° / 22.5 NM |
| BUF · Buffalo | VOR-DME | 116.40 | r055° / 30 NM |
| GEE · Geneseo | VOR-DME | 108.20 | r334° / 31.8 NM |
| IAG · Niagara Falls | TACAN | 111.00 | r085° / 36.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NK31. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR DALGT OPNS ONLY; RY 09 DSPLCD 550' AND PROPERLY MKD.
- OWNER DESIRES ARPT NOT BE CHARTED.
- 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 NK31 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 NK31
Dawn Patrol Aviation Airport (NK31) is an airport in Albion, NY, at 480 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,450 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NK31, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NK31 have a control tower?
No. Dawn Patrol Aviation Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NK31?
Dawn Patrol Aviation Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,450 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NK31?
Dawn Patrol Aviation Airport is in Albion, NY, at an elevation of 480 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.2695, -78.1453.
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