Airport information
- FAA LID
- NK71
- Coordinates
- 43.0112, -76.3497
- Elevation
- 850 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 12W
- 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
- 1983/08
- Distance from city
- 2 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 | 04:51 AM | 08:51Z |
| Sunrise | 05:26 AM | 09:26Z |
| Sunset | 08:48 PM | 00:48Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:24 PM | 01:24Z |
Plan a flight from NK71
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
2,200 ft × 60 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 18/36
1,800 ft × 70 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 2,200 ft | |
| 18/36 | 1,800 ft |
Communication frequencies
Tower & ground
| UNICOM | 122.8 |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYR · Syracuse | VORTAC | 117.00 | r226° / 11 NM |
| GGT · Georgetown | VORTAC | 117.80 | r311° / 26.6 NM |
| ITH · Ithaca | VOR-DME | 111.80 | r019° / 31.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NK71. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- MERCY FLIGHT CENTRAL IS BASED AT THIS AIRPORT.
- FOR CD CTC SYRACUSE APCH AT 315-455-6218.
- EMERGENCY PHONE: 315-882-1901 (CELL)
- EMERGENCY PHONE: 315-882-1901 (CELL)
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 NK71 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 NK71
Marcellus Airport (NK71) is an airport in Marcellus, NY, at 850 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NK71, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NK71 have a control tower?
No. Marcellus Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NK71?
Marcellus Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NK71?
Marcellus Airport is in Marcellus, NY, at an elevation of 850 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.0112, -76.3497.
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