6N5 East 34th Street Heliport

Before you fly into 6N5

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,010'

MSL · field 10' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF 6N5

6N5 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KJRB (DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN/WALL ST) · 3.0 NM away. Conditions at 6N5 may differ.

METAR · KJRB

Observed 02:56Z

KJRB 120256Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM BKN050 29/24 A2975 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW-NW SLP074 T02940239 50008

Wind: 270° @ 5 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 29°C / 24°C
Altimeter: 29.75 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 1,903 ft
Ceiling: 5,000 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

6N5 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KLGA (LAGUARDIA) · 5.0 NM away. Conditions at 6N5 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 03:00Z–13 06:00Z

TAF KLGA 120232Z 1203/1306 24008KT P6SM FEW050 SCT100 BKN250 TEMPO 1203/1204 28020G35KT 2SM TSRA BKN050CB FM121000 28008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200 FM121700 27012G21KT P6SM SCT050 SCT200 PROB30 1220/1224 2SM TSRA BKN050CB FM130200 32011KT P6SM FEW040 SCT250

BASEVFR

12 03:00Z–12 10:00Z

Wind: 240° at 8 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 25,000 ft, Scattered 10,000 ft, Few clouds 5,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 0 NM E
VFR sectional: NEW YORK
ARTCC: ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility: ISP (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: PATRICIA WAGNER
Phone: 212-889-2319
Address: ATLANTIC AVIATION, 499 E. 34TH ST. & F.D.R. DR., NEW YORK NY 10016

Flight service · Hours

FSS ISP: NEW YORK1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-FRI · 0800-2000

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Tower / Local

Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

270° · 5 kt

See full METAR & TAF

Pattern entry · RWY —

No runway selected.

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

6N5 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

6N5 · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel: A1
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available
Other services: AFRT,CHTR,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: Yes
Lighting schedule: SS-SR
Beacon schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon: White / Green / Yellow (heliport)(WGY)
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$7.29

N07·Lincoln Park Aviation·19.8 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.81

KCDW·Air Bound Aviation·16.2 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Atlantic Aviation 123.075(212) 889-2319 WebsiteIndependent3d ago	—	$11.89	—

Atlantic Aviation
123.075(212) 889-2319
—
100LL
—
Jet A
$11.89

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$7.29atN07Lincoln Park Aviation19.8 nm
Jet A$7.81atKCDWAir Bound Aviation16.2 nmsave $4.08

Airport notes

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

General notes

HELIPORT CLSD SAT & SUN.
ALL OPNS OVER EAST RIVER.
NO LATE OR EARLY OPNS AVBL.
CALL AHEAD FOR PARKING.
"NX RAD" WX SYSTEM AVBL.
FOR CD CTC NEW YORK APCH AT 800-645-3206.

Lighting notes

DUSK-DAWN. BCN LCTD ABOVE OFFICE TRAILER BLO ELEVATED HIGHWAY.

Runway surface & condition

H1TSNT PRKG.
H1ADD'L 7.5 FT TO BULKHEAD.
H2ADD'L 7.5 TO BULKHEAD.
H3ADD'L 7.5 TO BULKHEAD.
H4ADD'L 7.5 TO BULKHEAD.
H1NSTD GREEN PERIMETER LGTS.

Approach & departure obstructions

H1RWY H1 LGTD BLDG AND FENCE NW AND SE; ELEVATED HIGHWAY AND BUILDING TO THE WEST, FENCE AND BUILDINGS TO THE NORTH AND SOUTH. RIVER ON THE EAST SIDE,SAILBOATS AND FERRIES POSSIBLY BY EDGE OF PAD.

Other notes

VFR ONLY. NO INGRESS/EGRESS OVER FDR DRIVE.
HELIPORT LCTD 5SW OF LAGUARDIA ARPT.
DOLLY TIEDOWNS AVAILABLE.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 6N5

Answer card

ICAO: 6N5
Name: EAST 34TH STREET
Location: NEW YORK, NEW YORK
Elevation: 10 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,010 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 0
Longest runway: –
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 5
Magnetic variation: 13°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 270° at 5 kt
Favored runway now: –

East 34th Street Heliport sits in New York, New York on the East River. Field elevation is 10 ft MSL. No runways are listed. This is a heliport with H1 and H4 pads. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston only if that matches your operation and current clearance. No ILS approaches are published.

This is a towerless field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.075. New York Approach is listed on 120.8 and 263.0 for approach and departure work. The Chart Supplement remarks say the field is VFR only. No ingress or egress over FDR Drive. All operations are over the East River. The heliport is closed on Saturday and Sunday. No late or early operations are available.

Atlantic Aviation is on the field. It carries Jet A. For a first-time arrival, pay close attention to the published obstructions around H1. There are lighted buildings, fences, an elevated highway and the river edge close in around the pad. The remarks also say to add 7.5 feet to the bulkhead for Heliport 1 and Heliport 4. The beacon runs from dusk to dawn above the office trailer below the elevated highway. Clearance delivery is handled through New York Approach at 800-645-3206.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 6N5?

Pattern altitude is not published for 6N5. Use the current Chart Supplement and follow any local clearance or ATC instructions. The field elevation is 10 ft MSL.

Is 6N5 VFR only?

Yes. The published remarks say VFR only. Plan for visual operations and verify current conditions before arrival.

Does East 34th Street Heliport have an ILS?

No ILS approaches are published for 6N5. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.

What are the tower or CTAF frequencies at 6N5?

There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.075. New York Approach is listed on 120.8 and 263.0 for approach and departure coordination.

Which FBO is on the field at 6N5?

Atlantic Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries Jet A. Call the FBO directly for current availability before arrival.

Is East 34th Street Heliport open on weekends?

No. The published remarks say the heliport is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Also note that no late or early operations are available.

Can you enter or depart 6N5 over FDR Drive?

No. The published remarks say no ingress or egress over FDR Drive. Plan your route with that restriction in mind and follow ATC instructions.

What should I watch for on final to H1 at 6N5?

The remarks call out lighted buildings and fences near H1. There is also an elevated highway and building to the west. The river is on the east side with sailboats and ferries possibly near the pad edge.

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