Airport information
- FAA LID
- NY59
- Coordinates
- 43.3873, -75.4863
- Elevation
- 1,220 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 13W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- BOSTON (ZBW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BUFFALO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- SAT-SUN DALGT; HOL DALGT
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1973/01
- Distance from city
- 2 SW
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 | 04:46 AM | 08:46Z |
| Sunrise | 05:22 AM | 09:22Z |
| Sunset | 08:46 PM | 00:46Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:22 PM | 01:22Z |
Plan a flight from NY59
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,200 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 25 ft, 900 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCA · Utica | VORTAC | 111.20 | r339° / 25.8 NM |
| SYR · Syracuse | VORTAC | 117.00 | r077° / 34.2 NM |
| GGT · Georgetown | VORTAC | 117.80 | r033° / 38.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NY59. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FAR 157.
- 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 NY59 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 NY59
Valenty Mierek Airport (NY59) is an airport in Ava, NY, at 1,220 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NY59, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NY59 have a control tower?
No. Valenty Mierek Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NY59?
Valenty Mierek Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NY59?
Valenty Mierek Airport is in Ava, NY, at an elevation of 1,220 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.3873, -75.4863.
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