Airport information
- FAA LID
- NY55
- Coordinates
- 42.4473, -76.5969
- Elevation
- 1,453 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 12W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- NEW YORK (ZNY)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BUFFALO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1971/09
- Distance from city
- 5 W
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 | 04:55 AM | 08:55Z |
| Sunrise | 05:29 AM | 09:29Z |
| Sunset | 08:47 PM | 00:47Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:22 PM | 01:22Z |
Plan a flight from NY55
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
3,800 ft × 75 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 50 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 45 ft, 12 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITH · Ithaca | VOR-DME | 111.80 | r255° / 6.7 NM |
| CFB · Binghamton | VORTAC | 112.20 | r321° / 26.8 NM |
| ULW · Elmira | VOR-DME | 109.65 | r054° / 28.5 NM |
| GGT · Georgetown | VORTAC | 117.80 | r250° / 39.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NY55. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR USE ONLY.
- RWY SNOW COVERED IN WINTER & SOFT IN SPRING.
- FOR CD CTC NEW YORK ARTCC AT 631-468-1425.
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 NY55 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 NY55
Grund Field (NY55) is an airport in Ithaca, NY, at 1,453 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NY55, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NY55 have a control tower?
No. Grund Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NY55?
Grund Field has 1 runway; the longest is 3,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NY55?
Grund Field is in Ithaca, NY, at an elevation of 1,453 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.4473, -76.5969.
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