Airport information
- FAA LID
- NY49
- Coordinates
- 42.9915, -78.9858
- Elevation
- 600 ft MSL
- 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
- Activated
- 2003/04
- Distance from city
- 5 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 | 05:02 AM | 09:02Z |
| Sunrise | 05:37 AM | 09:37Z |
| Sunset | 08:59 PM | 00:59Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:34 PM | 01:34Z |
Plan a flight from NY49
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 02
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 02 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 02/20
1,470 ft × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 32 ft, 700 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 32 ft, 700 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 1,470 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| IAG · Niagara Falls | TACAN | 111.00 | r199° / 7.3 NM |
| BUF · Buffalo | VOR-DME | 116.40 | r292° / 15.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NY49. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR, CLEAR 20:1 APCH PATH, OPR TO MINIMIZE NOISE, TWO TWRS OBST MKD/LGTD.
- FOR CD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0490.
- ADDITIONAL PHONE: 716-983-6851
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 NY49 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 NY49
Mesmer Airport (NY49) is an airport in Grand Island, NY, at 600 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,470 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NY49, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NY49 have a control tower?
No. Mesmer Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NY49?
Mesmer Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,470 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NY49?
Mesmer Airport is in Grand Island, NY, at an elevation of 600 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.9915, -78.9858.
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