B16

VFR

WHITFORDS

WEEDSPORT · NEW YORK

Elev
400'
Longest RWY
3,630'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:54Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into B16
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,200'
MSL · field 400' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF B16

B16 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFZY (OSWEGO COUNTY) · 17.5 NM away. Conditions at B16 may differ.

METAR · KFZY

Observed 00:54Z

KFZY 280054Z AUTO 00000KT CLR 14/02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP201 T01440022 $
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
Temp / Dew
14°C / 2°C
Altimeter
30.12 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
128 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 NE
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,200 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOHN WHITFORD
Address
3043 DITMAR ROAD, WEEDSPORT NY 13166

Flight service · Hours

FSS BUF
BUFFALO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • DALGT

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 10
075°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 10

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 10 · 075° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,200 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/2875° / 255°3,630 ftASPHStandard L
E/W74° / 254°2,800 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1064', trees, 314' from thr, 206' R of cntrln, slope 1
2883', trees, 350' from thr, 270' R of cntrln, slope 1
E25', hill, 373' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 14
W63', trees, 9' from thr, 105' R of cntrln, slope 0

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) RWY 10
B16 · 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
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
INSTR,PAJA,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

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 Syracuse Approach at 315-455-6218.Show FAA
  • Runway E/W is closed from November 1 to May 15.Show FAA
  • Ultralights are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Skydiving is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The beacon is out of service indefinitely.Show FAA
  • The beacon operates from dusk to 2300. For rotating beacon after 2300, call 315-834-9950.Show FAA
  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 10/28 are activated on frequency 122.7.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · B16

Answer card
ICAO
B16
Name
WHITFORDS
Location
WEEDSPORT, NEW YORK
Elevation
400 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,200 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
10/28 · 3,630 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Whitfords is in Weedsport, New York. The field elevation is 400 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is runway 10/28 at 3,630 ft. This is a non-towered field, so expect self-announce traffic on CTAF 122.8. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,200 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. The field sits in Syracuse approach airspace for IFR services. For clearance delivery, contact Syracuse Approach at 315-455-6218. The published remarks also note ultralights and skydiving activity on and in the vicinity of the airport. That makes a good scan of the pattern important, especially when joining on the turf runway or crossing the field.

Whitford's Airport is on the field and carries 100LL. The airport beacon is listed as out of service indefinitely. Medium intensity runway lights on runway 10/28 are activated on frequency 122.7. Runway E/W is closed from November 1 to May 15, so plan on the asphalt runway for winter and early spring operations. If you need current lighting or operational details before departure, call the airport operator or Whitford's Airport directly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at B16 Whitfords?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That is 1,200 ft MSL at Whitfords.
Does B16 Whitfords have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for Whitfords. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Is Whitfords Airport towered?
No. Whitfords is a non-towered airport, so use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic.
Which runway is the longest at B16?
Runway 10/28 is the longest runway. It is 3,630 ft asphalt with magnetic headings 87° and 267°.
Is the turf runway at Whitfords open in winter?
Runway E/W is closed from November 1 to May 15. Plan on the asphalt runway if you are arriving in that period.
Which FBO is on the field at Whitfords?
Whitford's Airport is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (315) 834-9950 for current service details.
What should I know about traffic at Whitfords?
Ultralights and skydiving are on and in the vicinity of the airport. Keep a sharp lookout in the pattern and when crossing the field.
How do I get IFR clearance for Whitfords?
For clearance delivery, contact Syracuse Approach at 315-455-6218. The published frequencies also list Syracuse approach and departure on 126.125 and 269.125.

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