1B8 Chapin Fld Cambridge, NY

Before you fly into 1B8

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,510'

MSL · field 510' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 23

H/W +5 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF 1B8

1B8 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KDDH (WILLIAM H MORSE STATE) · 11.0 NM away. Conditions at 1B8 may differ.

METAR · KDDH

Observed 22:54Z

KDDH 112254Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 29/20 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP060 T02890200

Wind: 250° @ 6 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 29°C / 20°C
Altimeter: 29.73 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 2,548 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

1B8 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KGFL (FLOYD BENNETT MEML) · 20.4 NM away. Conditions at 1B8 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 00:00Z–13 00:00Z

TAF KGFL 112326Z 1200/1224 VRB03KT P6SM SCT040 BKN220 FM120600 00000KT P6SM BKN050 BKN150 TEMPO 1208/1212 1 1/2SM BR FM121200 15003KT P6SM FEW030 BKN050 BKN190 FM121500 17006KT P6SM SCT040

BASEVFR

12 00:00Z–12 06:00Z

Wind: Variable at 3 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 22,000 ft, Scattered 4,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 2 NM N
VFR sectional: NEW YORK
ARTCC: ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility: BTV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: GEORGE GRACEY
Phone: (518) 727-6509
Address: 6 MYRTLE AVE., CAMBRIDGE NY 12816

Flight service · Hours

FSS BTV: BURLINGTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

250° · 6 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 23

198°M

Head/Tail

+5 kt

Crosswind

4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 23

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
05/23Favored	18° / 198°	2,130 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
05	—	—	—	—	—	—	86', tree, 723' from thr, 102' R of cntrln, slope 8
23	—	—	—	—	—	—	86', trees, 29' from thr, 96' R of cntrln, slope 1

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 1B8 CHAPIN FLD in CAMBRIDGE, NEW YORK, showing runways 05/23 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

1B8 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

1B8 · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available
Other services: INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.90

0B5·Turners Falls Airport·46.2 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.79

KSCH·Richmor Aviation·27.6 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.90at0B5Turners Falls Airport46.2 nm
Jet A$6.79atKSCHRichmor Aviation27.6 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

LGTD 5 FT FENCE AT RWY 25 END.
FOR CD CTC ALBANY APCH AT 518-862-2299.

Runway surface & condition

05/23LEN RDCD ON SW END.
05/23WID VARIES FM 65-80 FT BASED ON MOWING.

Approach & departure obstructions

07RWY 07 & 25: DTHR MKD WITH CONES.
0723 FT RR, 55 FT LT; X EXTND RWY CNTRLN 21 FT FM RWY END. 8:1 SLP TO DTHR.
257:1 SLP TO DTHR. 14 FT HANGAR, 0 FT FM RWY END, 66 FT RIGHT. 99FT TREES; 113 FT LEFT, 14 FT FM RWY END.

Other notes

PRVDD THLDS ARE DSPLCD TO PRVD 20:1 APCH SLOPES.
05/23& RWY 07/25 SOFT & WET MAR-JUN.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 1B8

Answer card

ICAO: 1B8
Name: CHAPIN FLD
Location: CAMBRIDGE, NEW YORK
Elevation: 510 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,510 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 05/23 · 2,130 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 14°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 250° at 6 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 23

Chapin Fld sits in Cambridge, New York. Field elevation is 510 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 2,130 ft long and turf. No tower is published here. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the light piston pattern at 1,510 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The runway is short and soft field use matters here. Published remarks say the runway width varies from 65 to 80 feet based on mowing. They also note the southwest end is reduced in length. Runways 05/23 and 07/25 are soft and wet from March through June.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan on self-briefing the field and calling ahead if you need current services. Published remarks also note displaced thresholds on 07 and 25. There are obstructions near the runway ends, including a railroad, a light, a hangar, trees and a fence. For clearance delivery, contact Albany Approach at 518-862-2299. First-time arrivals should pay close attention to the displaced thresholds. They should also check the turf condition before committing to the landing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Chapin Fld (1B8)?

Chapin Fld has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 2,130 ft long and turf. That is the longest runway on the field.

What is the pattern altitude at 1B8?

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to 1,510 ft MSL at this field elevation.

Does Chapin Fld have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for 1B8. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.

Is Chapin Fld towered?

No tower is published for 1B8. Use CTAF 122.9 and make normal self-announce calls.

Which runway ends have displaced thresholds at 1B8?

Runways 07 and 25 have displaced thresholds marked with cones. The published remarks also say the thresholds are displaced to provide 20 to 1 approach slopes.

What runway hazards should I expect at Chapin Fld?

Published remarks call out a railroad and light near the extended centerline for runway 07. They also note a hangar, trees and a lighted fence near runway 25. Review the current Chart Supplement before landing.

Is the turf at 1B8 soft or wet at certain times of year?

Yes. The published remarks say runways 05/23 and 07/25 are soft and wet from March through June. Plan your braking and rollout with that in mind.

Who do I contact for clearance delivery at Chapin Fld?

For clearance delivery, contact Albany Approach at 518-862-2299. There are no on-field FBOs listed. Verify any local services with the airport operator or by phone before arrival.

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