Amsterdam Airfield Private
NY87 · Fort Johnson, NY · 340 ft elevation · var 14W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- NY87
- Coordinates
- 42.9626, -74.2537
- Elevation
- 340 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 14W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- BOSTON (ZBW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BURLINGTON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Landing fee
- Yes
- Activated
- 1947/10
- Distance from city
- 1 W
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 | 04:43 AM | 08:43Z |
| Sunrise | 05:18 AM | 09:18Z |
| Sunset | 08:40 PM | 00:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:15 PM | 01:15Z |
Plan a flight from NY87
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy E at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway E/W
1,450 ft × 160 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 1,450 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALB · Albany | VORTAC | 115.30 | r316° / 23.7 NM |
| GFL · Glens Falls | VORTAC | 110.20 | r245° / 36.2 NM |
| CAM · Cambridge | VOR-DME | 115.00 | r282° / 40 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NY87. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- EXISTED PRIOR TO 5/59.
- RADIO TOWER 80' NORTH OF HNGRS.
- UNAUZD LNDG OR USE WILL BE CHRGD $950.00 FEE FIRST TIME, $1300.00 SECOND, $2600.00 THIRD.
- FOR CD CTC ALBANY APCH AT 518-862-2299.
- FEE ON UNAUTHORIZED LNDGS.
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 NY87 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 NY87
Amsterdam Airfield (NY87) is an airport in Fort Johnson, NY, at 340 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,450 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NY87, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NY87 have a control tower?
No. Amsterdam Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NY87?
Amsterdam Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 1,450 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NY87?
Amsterdam Airfield is in Fort Johnson, NY, at an elevation of 340 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.9626, -74.2537.
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