6N5

VFR

EAST 34TH STREET

NEW YORK · NEW YORK

Elev
10'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:56Z
VFR sectional · 6N5
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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 00:56Z

KJRB 270056Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP225 T01060089
Wind
160° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.20 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-815 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
0 NM E
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
ISP (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PATRICIA WAGNER
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

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
160° · 6 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
6N5 · 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
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • For clearance delivery, contact New York Approach at 800-645-3206.Show FAA
  • "NX RAD" weather system available.Show FAA
  • Call ahead for parking.Show FAA
  • No late or early operations are available.Show FAA
  • All operations are over the East River.Show FAA
  • The heliport is closed on Saturday and Sunday.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Beacon operates from dusk to dawn. The beacon is located above the office trailer below the elevated highway.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • H1Heliport parking is transient.Show FAA
  • H4Add an additional 7.5 feet to the bulkhead for Heliport 4.Show FAA
  • H1Add an additional 7.5 feet to the bulkhead for Heliport 1.Show FAA
  • H2Add an additional 7.5 feet to the bulkhead for Heliport 2.Show FAA
  • H3Add an additional 7.5 feet to the bulkhead for Heliport 3.Show FAA
  • H1H1 has nonstandard green perimeter lights.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • H1Runway H1 has lighted buildings and fence to the northwest and southeast; an elevated highway and building to the west; fence and buildings to the north and south. The river is on the east side with sailboats and ferries possibly near the edge of the pad.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules only. No ingress or egress over FDR Drive.Show FAA
  • The heliport is located 5 statute miles southwest of LaGuardia Airport.Show FAA
  • Dolly tiedowns are available.Show FAA

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
4
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 6 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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