D51

VFR

CLARENCE AERODROME

BUFFALO · NEW YORK

Elev
589'
Longest RWY
2,500'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:54Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into D51
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,589'
MSL · field 589' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 10
H/W +9 · X/W 14 kt R

METAR & TAF D51

D51 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBUF (BUFFALO NIAGARA INTL) · 7.9 NM away. Conditions at D51 may differ.

METAR · KBUF

Observed 03:54Z

KBUF 280354Z 15017G24KT 10SM FEW170 BKN270 17/03 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP137 T01720028
Wind
150° @ 17G24 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 3°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
946 ft
Ceiling
27,000 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
5 NM NE
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
BUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
FRED STANTON
Address
P.O.BOX 461, E. AMHERST NY 14051

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
150° · 17 kt
RWY 10
083°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
14 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 10

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 10 · 083° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,589 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28Favored83° / 263°2,500 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1090', trees, 0' from thr, 63' 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

Chart Supplement
D51 · 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
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
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

  • Deer and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0490.Show FAA
  • Ultralights are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • A drive and taxiway cross runway 10 approximately 300 feet from the west end. Touchdown beyond the taxiway is recommended. There are 2200 feet remaining.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 10/28The full runway length is not available due to rough runway surface at both ends. There are no markings on the runway ends.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 10There is a 90-foot tree at runway end 10, 63 feet to the left.Show FAA
  • 28There is a 40-foot marked power line 1000 feet from runway end 28, 225 feet left and right.Show FAA
  • 10Runway 10 has a 40-foot unmarked power line 157 feet from the runway, 145 feet left and right.Show FAA

Other notes

  • OWNERThe airport contacts are Rich York, President; Robert Dispenza; and Bob Barrie.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · D51

Answer card
ICAO
D51
Name
CLARENCE AERODROME
Location
BUFFALO, NEW YORK
Elevation
589 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,589 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 2,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 17 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 10

Clarence Aerodrome (D51) sits near Buffalo, New York. Field elevation is 589 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. It is 10/28 and 2,500 ft long with a turf surface. The field is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Deer, birds and ultralights are reported on and near the airport. There is also a drive and taxiway crossing runway 10 about 300 ft from the west end. The published note recommends touchdown beyond that crossing. The runway surface is rough at both ends. The full length is not usable. Runway 10 also has a 90 ft tree near the end. Runway 28 has a marked power line about 1,000 ft from the threshold. There is also an unmarked power line near runway 10.

No on-field FBOs are listed. If you need fuel or local services, contact the airport operator directly before arrival. For IFR clearance delivery, the published remark gives Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0490. Check the current Chart Supplement for any noise or operational notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Clarence Aerodrome (D51)?
D51 has one runway, 10/28. It is 2,500 ft long and turf.
Is Clarence Aerodrome towered?
No. D51 is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.
What is the pattern altitude at D51?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Clarence Aerodrome have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for D51. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest instrument procedure list.
What runway hazards should I know about at D51?
Runway 10 has a 90 ft tree near the end and an unmarked power line close in. Runway 28 has a marked power line about 1,000 ft from the threshold. The runway surface is rough at both ends.
Can I use the full 2,500 ft runway at Clarence Aerodrome?
Not all of it. The published remarks say the full runway length is not available because of rough surface at both ends. There are no runway end markings.
Are there any FBOs on the field at D51?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Who do I contact for IFR clearance delivery at Clarence Aerodrome?
The published remark says to contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0490 for clearance delivery.

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