6B9

VFR

SKANEATELES AERO DROME

SKANEATELES · NEW YORK

Elev
1,039'
Longest RWY
3,350'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 6B9
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,839'
MSL · field 1,039' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 04
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF 6B9

Current METAR

Observed 01:35Z

K6B9 280135Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3013 RMK AO2
Wind
VAR @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 2°C
Altimeter
30.13 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,268 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 SW
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,839 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DANIEL ARNOLD
Address
2984 BENSON ROAD, SKANEATELES NY 13152

Flight service · Hours

FSS BUF
BUFFALO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended; CALL MGR

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 3 kt
RWY 04
013°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 04

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 04 · 013° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,839 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored13° / 193°3,350 ftTURFStandard L
10/2883° / 263°3,134 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0437', trees, 56' from thr, 80' R of cntrln, slope 1
2230', fence, 69' from thr, 82' R of cntrln, slope 2
1059', trees, 440' from thr, 78' R of cntrln, slope 4
2851', trees, 265' from thr, 113' 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS)-A
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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
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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

  • Runway 10 has a 3-foot fence 20 feet from the threshold on both sides; a 15-foot road 30 feet from the threshold on both sides; a 4-foot fence 80 feet from the threshold on both sides; and a 10-foot culvert or ditch 50 feet left of the centerline at the threshold.Show FAA
  • Fuel is available 24 hours via self-service credit card.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Syracuse Approach at 315-455-6218.Show FAA
  • Runway 04/22 is available from 15 May to 15 October.Show FAA
  • Runway 28 has two 55-foot power poles 70 feet on either side of the centerline 700 feet from the threshold.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 10/28 are activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 10/28Runway 10/28 has nonstandard medium intensity runway lights; lights are 38 feet from the pavement edge.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 10Runway 10 has two 30-foot power poles 80 feet on either side of the centerline 60 feet from the threshold; a 3-foot fence obstruction 20 feet from the threshold; a 15-foot road obstruction 30 feet from the threshold; and a 4-foot fence obstruction 80 feet from the threshold.Show FAA
  • 28Runway 28 has a 33-foot tree 138 feet from the runway and 120 feet to the right; a 10-foot farm road crosses the approach end 117 feet from the threshold.Show FAA
  • 04Runway 22 has a fence crossing the runway 10 feet from the threshold below the runway elevation.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • OWNERWebsite address: www.skaneatelesaerodrome.comShow FAA
  • 04/22Runway 04/22 has variations in the runway surface.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 6B9

Answer card
ICAO
6B9
Name
SKANEATELES AERO DROME
Location
SKANEATELES, NEW YORK
Elevation
1,039 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,839 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
04/22 · 3,350 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 04

Skaneateles Aerodrome sits in Skaneateles, New York. Field elevation is 1,039 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 04/22 at 3,350 ft. Runway 10/28 is 3,134 ft and paved. There is no control tower here. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,839 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published. Expect to use the Syracuse frequencies for approach or departure services when needed. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. The on-field FBO is Skaneateles Aerodrome. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Fuel is available 24 hours through self-service credit card.

A few runway notes matter here. Runway 04/22 is listed as available from 15 May to 15 October. Runway 04/22 also has surface variations. Runway 10 has several close-in obstructions near the threshold. Runway 28 has trees and a farm road near the approach end. Runway 10/28 uses medium intensity lights that are activated by CTAF. If you are new to the field, review the current Chart Supplement before you go. The published remarks show that runway environment and seasonal runway availability can affect your plan.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 6B9?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That equals 1,839 ft MSL at Skaneateles Aerodrome.
Is there a control tower at Skaneateles Aerodrome?
No tower is listed for 6B9. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
Does 6B9 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for this field. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach options before departure.
Which runway is the longest at 6B9?
Runway 04/22 is the longest runway at 3,350 ft. Runway 10/28 is 3,134 ft.
Which FBO is on the field at Skaneateles Aerodrome?
Skaneateles Aerodrome is listed on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (315) 200-1877 for current service details.
Is runway 04/22 available year-round at 6B9?
No. The published remarks say runway 04/22 is available from 15 May to 15 October. Verify seasonal availability before planning a landing.
How do the runway lights work at 6B9?
Runway 10/28 has medium intensity runway lights. They are activated by CTAF.
Are there any runway obstructions I should know about at 6B9?
Yes. Runway 10 has close-in poles, fences, a road, a culvert, or a ditch near the threshold. Runway 28 has trees and a farm road near the approach end. Review the current Chart Supplement before arrival.

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