Dodge/Coppola/Wheeler Airport Private
NK53 · Sullivanville, NY · 1,030 ft elevation · var 11W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- NK53
- Coordinates
- 42.2056, -76.7705
- Elevation
- 1,030 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 11W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- NEW YORK (ZNY)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BUFFALO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1982/04
- Distance from city
- 4 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 | 04:56 AM | 08:56Z |
| Sunrise | 05:31 AM | 09:31Z |
| Sunset | 08:47 PM | 00:47Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:22 PM | 01:22Z |
Plan a flight from NK53
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
1,000 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 05U/23U
550 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 1,000 ft | |
| 05U/23U | 550 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ULW · Elmira | VOR-DME | 109.65 | r071° / 13.1 NM |
| ITH · Ithaca | VOR-DME | 111.80 | r229° / 22.2 NM |
| CFB · Binghamton | VORTAC | 112.20 | r286° / 28.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NK53. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED PLINE PARALLEL TO HIGHWAY 13 IS MARKED.
- FOR CD CTC NEW YORK ARTCC AT 631-468-1425.
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 NK53 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 NK53
Dodge/Coppola/Wheeler Airport (NK53) is an airport in Sullivanville, NY, at 1,030 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 1,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NK53, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NK53 have a control tower?
No. Dodge/Coppola/Wheeler Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NK53?
Dodge/Coppola/Wheeler Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 1,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NK53?
Dodge/Coppola/Wheeler Airport is in Sullivanville, NY, at an elevation of 1,030 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.2056, -76.7705.
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