Airport information
- FAA LID
- NY42
- Coordinates
- 43.2200, -76.6894
- Elevation
- 420 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
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1988/11
- Distance from city
- 2 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 | 04:51 AM | 08:51Z |
| Sunrise | 05:27 AM | 09:27Z |
| Sunset | 08:50 PM | 00:50Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:26 PM | 01:26Z |
Plan a flight from NY42
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
3,000 ft × 100 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYR · Syracuse | VORTAC | 117.00 | r291° / 21.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NY42. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED RWY 36 IS DISPLACED TO PROVIDE 20:1 CLEARANCE.
- FOR CD CTC SYRACUSE APCH AT 315-455-6218.
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 NY42 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 NY42
Paradise Airport (NY42) is an airport in Red Creek, NY, at 420 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NY42, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NY42 have a control tower?
No. Paradise Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NY42?
Paradise Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NY42?
Paradise Airport is in Red Creek, NY, at an elevation of 420 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.2200, -76.6894.
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