4B7

VFR

SCHROON LAKE

SCHROON LAKE · NEW YORK

Elev
834.2'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:35Z
VFR sectional · 4B7
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Before you fly into 4B7
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,834.2'
MSL · field 834.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 4B7

4B7 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLKP (LAKE PLACID) · 26.0 NM away. Conditions at 4B7 may differ.

METAR · KLKP

Observed 01:35Z

KLKP 280135Z AUTO VRB01KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3020 RMK AO2
Wind
VAR @ 1 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 2°C
Altimeter
30.20 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
207 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
TOWN SUPERVISOR
Address
C/O TOWN OF SCHROON LAKE, SCHROON LAKE NY 12870

Flight service · Hours

FSS BTV
BURLINGTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended
  • DALGT

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 1 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
4B7 · CHART_SUPP
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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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Recommended landing runway is 16 and recommended takeoff runway is 34.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.Show FAA
  • There is a 25 foot dropoff 30 feet from pavement near runway 34.Show FAA
  • Debris from adjacent landfill is occasionally blown onto and across the runway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 34Runway 34 has a plus 15 foot terrain elevation change zero to 200 feet from the runway end, 40 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • 16Runway 16 has a plus 15 foot road parallel to the runway, 65 feet to the right, and a plus 42 foot tree 169 feet from the runway, 108 feet to the left.Show FAA
  • 16Runway 16 clearance slope is seven to one to the displaced threshold due to a plus 77 foot tree 550 feet from the displaced threshold, 57 feet to the left.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules use only.Show FAA
  • MANAGERFor service call manager phone 518-532-7737 extension 11 or 518-532-7878.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 4B7

Answer card
ICAO
4B7
Name
SCHROON LAKE
Location
SCHROON LAKE, NEW YORK
Elevation
834.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,834.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 1 kt
Favored runway now

Schroon Lake Airport is in Schroon Lake, New York. The field elevation is 834.2 ft MSL. This airport has no listed runways in the facts block, so verify the current runway layout before you go. It is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The published pattern altitude is not given in the facts block. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. This is a VFR-only field. Published remarks call out terrain, road and tree obstructions near the runway environment. They also note debris from an adjacent landfill can blow onto and across the runway. That is worth planning for on both landing and takeoff. The remarks recommend landing runway 16. They recommend takeoff runway 34. For clearance delivery, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts block. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current service status before arrival. Pilots should also check the current Chart Supplement for any runway, noise, or operational updates before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Schroon Lake Airport (4B7)?
The field elevation is 834.2 ft MSL. Plan performance and density altitude from that published elevation, then verify current conditions before departure.
Is Schroon Lake Airport towered?
No. 4B7 is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and make your position reports as appropriate for a non-towered VFR field.
Does 4B7 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 4B7. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or launch.
What is the pattern altitude at Schroon Lake Airport?
The facts block does not publish a pattern altitude for 4B7. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What runway should I plan to use at 4B7?
The published remarks recommend landing runway 16. They recommend takeoff runway 34. The remarks also note obstructions near both runway ends, so review the current Chart Supplement before arrival.
Are there runway hazards at Schroon Lake Airport?
Yes. The remarks mention terrain near runway 34, a road and tree near runway 16, a tree affecting the runway 16 clearance slope, a 25 foot dropoff near runway 34 and occasional landfill debris on the runway.
Can I fly VFR only into Schroon Lake Airport?
Yes. The published remarks say VFR flight rules use only. If you need clearance delivery, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.
Which FBOs are on the field at 4B7?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts block. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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