6N7

VFR

NEW YORK SKYPORTS INC

NEW YORK · NEW YORK

Elev
0'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR09:56Z
VFR sectional · 6N7
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Before you fly into 6N7
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,000'
MSL · field 0' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 6N7

6N7 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KJRB (DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN/WALL ST) · 2.6 NM away. Conditions at 6N7 may differ.

METAR · KJRB

Observed 09:56Z

KJRB 270956Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 09/09 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP230 T00940089
Wind
170° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.21 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-1,080 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
TORRELL MILLER
Address
2430 FDR DRIVE - EAST SERVICE RD, NEW YORK NY 10010

Flight service · Hours

FSS ISP
NEW YORK1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-DUSK

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
170° · 4 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
6N7 · 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
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
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

  • Pilots must complete a proving flight with an authorized member of the New England Seaplanes Pilot's Association prior to seaplane base use.Show FAA
  • Three bladed propellers are required on all seaplanes.Show FAA
  • Pilots are required not to fly over the 59th Street Bridge.Show FAA
  • No tie-downs and no overnight stays are available.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact New York Approach at 800-645-3206.Show FAA
  • Channel 13 (VHF 165.65) is monitored at seaport for inbound boat traffic and intership navigation safety.Show FAA
  • East River velocity is 2.6 miles per hour in south-southwest direction. Heavy boat traffic in river.Show FAA
  • Pilots are required to taxi 1000 feet offshore on Manhattan side before beginning takeoff.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Existed prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 6N7

Answer card
ICAO
6N7
Name
NEW YORK SKYPORTS INC
Location
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
Elevation
0 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,000 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 4 kt
Favored runway now

New York Skyports Inc (6N7) is in New York, New York on the East River. Field elevation is 0 ft MSL. No runways are listed, so this is a seaplane base rather than a paved strip. No tower is published. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement before you plan the arrival. The published remarks matter here. The East River has a south-southwest current of 2.6 mph. Boat traffic is heavy. Pilots must not fly over the 59th Street Bridge. Taxi 1,000 feet offshore on the Manhattan side before starting the takeoff roll. A proving flight with an authorized member of the New England Seaplanes Pilot's Association is required before using the base. Three-bladed propellers are required on all seaplanes.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. No tie-downs or overnight stays are available. For clearance delivery, contact New York Approach at 800-645-3206. This is a dense urban river environment. Expect close traffic coordination. Watch the bridge, river traffic and shoreline obstacles carefully.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 6N7?
Pattern altitude is not published for 6N7. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before flight. The field elevation is 0 ft MSL.
Does 6N7 have a tower?
No tower is published for 6N7. CTAF is 122.9.
Are there any ILS approaches at New York Skyports Inc?
No ILS approaches are published for 6N7. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What should a seaplane pilot know before using 6N7?
A proving flight with an authorized member of the New England Seaplanes Pilot's Association is required before base use. Three-bladed propellers are required on all seaplanes.
Are there any special taxi or takeoff restrictions at 6N7?
Yes. Pilots are required to taxi 1,000 feet offshore on the Manhattan side before beginning takeoff. Pilots are also required not to fly over the 59th Street Bridge.
Is overnight parking available at 6N7?
No tie-downs and no overnight stays are available. Plan to arrange ground handling with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone if your trip needs a stopover.
How do I get clearance delivery for 6N7?
For clearance delivery, contact New York Approach at 800-645-3206. Verify current procedures with the airport operator before departure.
What is the runway situation at 6N7?
No runways are listed for 6N7. It is a seaplane base, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest operational details.

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