4B0

VFR

SOUTH ALBANY

SOUTH BETHLEHEM · NEW YORK

Elev
195.5'
Longest RWY
2,853'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:51Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 4B0
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,195.5'
MSL · field 195.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 19
H/W +1 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF 4B0

4B0 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KALB (ALBANY INTL) · 11.4 NM away. Conditions at 4B0 may differ.

METAR · KALB

Observed 20:51Z

KALB 272051Z 09004KT 10SM FEW070 FEW250 23/03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP218 T02280028 56013
Wind
090° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / 3°C
Altimeter
30.17 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
892 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

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
TED ZABINSKI
Address
6 OLD SCHOOL ROAD, SELKIRK NY 12158

Flight service · Hours

FSS BTV
BURLINGTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • NOV-MAR · 0800-1600
  • APR-OCT · 0600-2100

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
090° · 4 kt
RWY 19
159°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 19

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 19 · 159° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,196 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19Favored339° / 159°2,853 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0127', tree, 226' from thr, 69' R of cntrln, slope 1
1930', tree, 428' from thr, 143' R of cntrln, slope 7

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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 01
4B0 · IAP
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Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

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

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Seventeen foot railroad is across the centerline 200 feet south of runway 01.Show FAA
  • Helicopter noise abatement procedure is in effect. VFR departures maintain runway heading until reaching 500 feet above ground level. Avoid arrivals and departures to and from the west.Show FAA
  • Airport is closed to aircraft over 12,500 pounds.Show FAA
  • Birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Albany Approach at 518-862-2299.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Low intensity runway lights are active on runway 01/19. Wind direction indicator light is on CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 01+18 foot tree is 178 feet from the runway, 116 feet left. There is a 6 foot fence 125 feet right and 115 feet left.Show FAA
  • 19+42 foot pole is 194 feet from the runway, 176 feet left.Show FAA
  • 01Runway 01 clearance slope is 18 to 1 to the departure threshold due to a +18 foot tree 328 feet from the departure threshold, 116 feet left.Show FAA
  • 19Clearance slope is 12 to 1 to the departure threshold due to a +44 foot tree 535 feet from the departure threshold, 177 feet left.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 4B0

Answer card
ICAO
4B0
Name
SOUTH ALBANY
Location
SOUTH BETHLEHEM, NEW YORK
Elevation
195.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,195.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
01/19 · 2,853 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
090° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 19

South Albany Airport sits in South Bethlehem, New York. Field elevation is 195.5 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 01/19 is 2,853 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field uses low intensity runway lights on 01/19. The wind direction indicator light is on CTAF. South Albany Airport Corp is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call (518) 767-9189 for current service details.

This is a field where the published remarks matter. Runway 01 has obstacle clearance issues near the departure end. Runway 19 also has obstacles on the departure side. There is a railroad crossing south of runway 01. Helicopter noise abatement is in effect. VFR departures are expected to hold runway heading until 500 ft AGL. Arrivals and departures to and from the west should be avoided. The airport is closed to aircraft over 12,500 lb. Birds are reported on and near the airport. For clearance delivery, contact Albany Approach at 518-862-2299 before departure if you need it. Check the current Chart Supplement for any updates before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at South Albany Airport (4B0)?
4B0 has one runway. Runway 01/19 is 2,853 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway at the field.
Does 4B0 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 4B0. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at South Albany Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For light piston traffic, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is South Albany Airport towered?
No. 4B0 does not have a control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.
Which FBO is on the field at 4B0?
South Albany Airport Corp is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call (518) 767-9189 for current availability.
Are there noise abatement procedures at South Albany Airport?
Yes. Helicopter noise abatement is published. VFR departures should maintain runway heading until 500 ft AGL. Avoid arrivals and departures to and from the west.
Are there runway obstacles or terrain issues at 4B0?
Yes. Published remarks call out trees, a fence near runway 01, a pole near runway 19. There is also a railroad crossing south of runway 01. Review the current Chart Supplement before arrival and departure.
Is South Albany Airport closed to larger aircraft?
Yes. The airport is closed to aircraft over 12,500 lb. Verify your aircraft weight before planning the stop.

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