Airport information
- FAA LID
- NK87
- Coordinates
- 43.0667, -78.5997
- Elevation
- 590 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
- 1985/07
- Distance from city
- 4 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 | 05:00 AM | 09:00Z |
| Sunrise | 05:35 AM | 09:35Z |
| Sunset | 08:57 PM | 00:57Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:33 PM | 01:33Z |
Plan a flight from NK87
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy E at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway E/W
2,400 ft × 40 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUF · Buffalo | VOR-DME | 116.40 | r022° / 8.5 NM |
| IAG · Niagara Falls | TACAN | 111.00 | r110° / 16 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NK87. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED PLINE IS OBSTRUCTED MARKED.
- 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 NK87 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 NK87
Merkle Airport (NK87) is an airport in Clarence Center, NY, at 590 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NK87, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NK87 have a control tower?
No. Merkle Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NK87?
Merkle Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NK87?
Merkle Airport is in Clarence Center, NY, at an elevation of 590 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.0667, -78.5997.
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