Airport information
- FAA LID
- NK54
- Coordinates
- 42.1767, -76.6411
- Elevation
- 1,690 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 14W
- 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
- 1982/07
- Distance from city
- 1 SE
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 | 08:46 PM | 00:46Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:21 PM | 01:21Z |
Plan a flight from NK54
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 11
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 11 at 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 11/29
1,600 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 150 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 1,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ULW · Elmira | VOR-DME | 109.65 | r086° / 17.8 NM |
| ITH · Ithaca | VOR-DME | 111.80 | r213° / 20.7 NM |
| CFB · Binghamton | VORTAC | 112.20 | r283° / 22.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NK54. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 NK54 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 NK54
Matejka Field (NK54) is an airport in Erin, NY, at 1,690 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NK54, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NK54 have a control tower?
No. Matejka Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NK54?
Matejka Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NK54?
Matejka Field is in Erin, NY, at an elevation of 1,690 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.1767, -76.6411.
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