Airport information
- FAA LID
- NY51
- Coordinates
- 42.8701, -74.4993
- Elevation
- 700 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 13W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- BOSTON (ZBW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BUFFALO
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1991/03
- Distance from city
- 4 SE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:44 AM | 08:44Z |
| Sunrise | 05:19 AM | 09:19Z |
| Sunset | 08:40 PM | 00:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:15 PM | 01:15Z |
Plan a flight from NY51
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
1,700 ft × 40 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 1,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCA · Utica | VORTAC | 111.20 | r120° / 30.7 NM |
| ALB · Albany | VORTAC | 115.30 | r297° / 31.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NY51. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD OPNS ARE COORDINATED WITH CANAJOHARIE ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC ALBANY APCH AT 518-862-2299.
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 NY51 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 NY51
Russell Airport (NY51) is an airport in Canajoharie, NY, at 700 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NY51, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NY51 have a control tower?
No. Russell Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NY51?
Russell Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NY51?
Russell Airport is in Canajoharie, NY, at an elevation of 700 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.8701, -74.4993.
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