6B9

VFR

SKANEATELES AERO DROME

SKANEATELES · NEW YORK

Elev
1,039'
Longest RWY
3,350'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:35Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 6B9 SKANEATELES AERO DROME showing runway layout — runways 04/22, 10/28
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 22
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF 6B9

Current METAR

Observed 08:35Z

K6B9 120835Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM OVC042 21/20 A2975 RMK AO2
Wind
220° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 20°C
Altimeter
29.75 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
2,219 ft
Ceiling
4,200 ft AGL
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
220° · 3 kt
RWY 22
193°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 193° · 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 6B9 SKANEATELES AERO DROME in SKANEATELES, NEW YORK, showing runways 04/22, 10/28 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS)-A
6B9 · 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
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

  • RWY 04/22 AVBL 15 MAY TO 15 OCT.
  • RY 28 TWO 55 FT POWER POLES 70 FT EITHER SIDE OF CNTRLN 700 FM THRESHOLD.
  • RY 10 3 FT FENCE 20 FT FM THLD ON BOTH SIDES 15 FT ROAD 30 FT FM THLD ON BOTH SIDES & 4 FT FENCE 80 FT FM THLD ON BOTH SIDES. -10 FT CULVERT/DITCH 50 FT LEFT OF CNTRLNE AT THRESHOLD.
  • FUEL AVBL 24 HRS SELF SER CREDIT CARD.
  • FOR CD CTC SYRACUSE APCH AT 315-455-6218.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 10/28 - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 10/28RWY 10/28 NSTD MIRL; LGTS ARE 38 FT FM PAVEMENT EDGE.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 10RWY 10 TWO 30 FT PWR POLES 80 FT EITHER SIDE OF CNTRLN 60 FT FM THLD; 3 FT FENCE OB 20 FT FM THLD 15 FT ROAD OB 30 FT FM THLD. 4 FT FENCE OB 80 FT FM THLD.
  • 28RWY 28 33 FT TREE 138 FT FM RWY 120 FT RIGHT; 10 FT FARM ROAD CROSSES APPROACH END 117 FT FM THR.
  • 04RWY 22 FENCE CROSSES RWY 10 FT FM THR BLO RWY ELEV.

Other notes

  • THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
  • OWNERWEBSITE ADDRESS: WWW.SKANEATELESAERODROME.COM
  • 04/22HAS VARIATIONS IN RWY SFC.

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
220° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

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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