6B4

VFR

FRANKFORT-HIGHLAND

UTICA/FRANKFORT · NEW YORK

Elev
1,325'
Longest RWY
2,750'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 6B4
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,325'
MSL · field 1,325' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 13
H/W +4 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF 6B4

6B4 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KRME (GRIFFISS INTL) · 16.7 NM away. Conditions at 6B4 may differ.

METAR · KRME

Observed 00:53Z

KRME 280053Z 08006KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP209 T01720017
Wind
080° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 2°C
Altimeter
30.15 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,598 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
4 NM SE
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
THOMAS MAUGERI
Address
205 HAMPTON ROAD, FRANKFORT NY 13340

Flight service · Hours

FSS BUF
BUFFALO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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080° · 6 kt
RWY 13
110°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 13

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13 · 110° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,325 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored110° / 290°2,750 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1350', trees, 207' from thr, 75' R of cntrln, slope 0

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

Chart Supplement
6B4 · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • Geese are on and in the vicinity of the airport during spring and fall.Show FAA
  • Low intensity runway lights on runway 13/31 are not available to transient aircraft.Show FAA
  • A model plane club operates on the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Syracuse Approach at 315-455-6218.Show FAA
  • Runway 31 has a 120 foot dropoff 90 feet from the threshold on both sides.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Radio controlled lighting is available.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf serve fuel is available.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 13There is a 15 foot road 50 feet from the runway end; 40 foot trees 180 feet from the runway end, 40 feet left; 30 to 60 foot trees 100 to 170 feet from the runway end, 60 to 100 feet right.Show FAA
  • 31There are 40 foot trees 30 feet from the runway end, 65 feet left.Show FAA
  • 31Markings on runway 31 are faded.Show FAA
  • 13Markings on runway 13 are faded.Show FAA
  • 13There is a 15 foot road 50 feet from the runway end; 40 foot trees 180 feet from the runway end on the left; 30 to 60 foot trees 100 to 170 feet from the runway end, 60 to 100 feet on the right.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided operations at the airport are coordinated with Utica Air Traffic Control Tower.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 6B4

Answer card
ICAO
6B4
Name
FRANKFORT-HIGHLAND
Location
UTICA/FRANKFORT, NEW YORK
Elevation
1,325 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,325 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
13/31 · 2,750 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
080° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 13

Frankfort-Highland (6B4) sits in Utica/Frankfort, New York. Field elevation is 1,325 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 13/31, which is 2,750 ft long. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Davand Aviation is on the field. Fuel grades are not reported in the facts, so verify with the FBO directly before you go. Self-serve fuel is available. Radio-controlled lighting is available too. The remarks also note that low-intensity runway lights on 13/31 are not available to transient aircraft.

This is a field where runway-end awareness matters. The Chart Supplement notes a road close to the runway end plus trees near both ends, with a steep dropoff near the 31 threshold on both sides. Markings on both runway directions are faded. Geese are reported in the area during spring and fall. The airport also has a model plane club on the field. For clearance delivery, contact Syracuse Approach at 315-455-6218. Provided operations at the airport are coordinated with Utica Air Traffic Control Tower. Check the current Chart Supplement before flying in, especially if you are planning a night arrival or anything beyond a simple VFR stop.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at 6B4 and how long is it?
6B4 has one runway, 13/31. It is 2,750 ft long and asphalt.
What is the field elevation at Frankfort-Highland (6B4)?
Field elevation is 1,325 ft MSL. That matters for takeoff performance and pattern planning.
Is there a tower at 6B4?
No control tower is listed for 6B4. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at 6B4?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current Chart Supplement for the published value before flying the pattern.
Does 6B4 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 6B4. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.
Which FBO is on the field at 6B4?
Davand Aviation is the on-field FBO. Fuel grades are not reported in the facts, so call the FBO directly at (718) 455-6600 for current fuel options.
Is self-serve fuel available at 6B4?
Yes. The remarks say self-serve fuel is available. Confirm current availability with the FBO directly before arrival.
What runway hazards should a pilot know about at 6B4?
The published remarks note a road near the runway end, trees near both ends and a 120 ft dropoff near the runway 31 threshold on both sides. Runway markings on both ends are faded.

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