K30 Heber Airpark | Gansevoort, NY

Before you fly into K30

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,230'

MSL · field 230' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF K30

K30 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGFL (FLOYD BENNETT MEML) · 9.5 NM away. Conditions at K30 may differ.

METAR · KGFL

Observed 15:53Z

KGFL 111553Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM SCT042 BKN050 29/19 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP059 T02890194

Wind: 170° @ 5 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 29°C / 19°C
Altimeter: 29.72 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 2,213 ft
Ceiling: 5,000 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

K30 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KGFL (FLOYD BENNETT MEML) · 9.5 NM away. Conditions at K30 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 12:00Z–12 12:00Z

TAF KGFL 111131Z 1112/1212 00000KT P6SM SCT040 FM111900 23007KT P6SM BKN040 BKN100 FM112100 23010KT P6SM SCT100 SCT250 FM120300 00000KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 1203/1205 -SHRA BKN035 OVC100 FM120600 00000KT P6SM SCT035 BKN150

BASEVFR

11 12:00Z–11 19:00Z

Wind: Calm
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 4,000 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: 2 NM SE
VFR sectional: NEW YORK
ARTCC: ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility: BTV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JAMES HEBER
Phone: 518-793-8983
Address: 286 BROWNVILLE RD, GANSEVOORT NY 12831

Flight service · Hours

FSS BTV: BURLINGTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

170° · 5 kt

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Pattern entry · RWY —

No runway selected.

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

K30 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

K30 · 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: Not available
Other services: INSTR,PAJA

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.40

KAQW·North Adams·35.6 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.79

KSCH·Richmor Aviation·23.7 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.40atKAQWNorth Adams35.6 nm
Jet A$6.79atKSCHRichmor Aviation23.7 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

BIRDS & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
GOLF COURSE ADJ TO RY BOTH SIDES.
RY 24 UPHILL GRADE EXCEEDS 2% UP. RECOMMENDED LDG RY 24, TKOF RY 06.
25 FT DROPOFF 10 FT FM RY 24 THLD.
SKYDIVING ON & INVOF ARPT MAY THRU OCT.
FOR CD CTC ALBANY APCH AT 518-862-2299.

Lighting notes

ACTVT MIRL RY 06/24 - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

06/24RY 06/24 NSTD MIRL DUE TO SPACING, 33 FT FM RY EDGE ON 3 FT WOOD POSTS.

Approach & departure obstructions

06RWY 06 HAS +15 FT ROAD AND 4 FT FENCE, 0 - 200 FT FM RWY END, 46 FT RIGHT & ACRS EXTD RWY CNTRLN; +20 FT HOUSE, 75 FT FM RWY END, 100 FT RIGHT.
24RWY 24 HAS BRUSH / TREES BOTH SIDES OF RWY.
0606/24 NSTD DSPLCD THLD; NO BAR.
06RWY 06 CLNC SLOPE 6:1 TO DTHR DUE TO 92 FT HIGH TREE, 569 FT FM DTHR, 141 FT LEFT.

Other notes

PRVDD YOU TAKE STEPS TO ENSURE ALL PILOTS USING ARPT ARE AWARE OF CONFLICTING TFC PATTERNS BETWEEN YOUR ARPT & SHAW ARPT. TFC PATTERNS AT HEBER SHOULD BE FLOWN TO THE S OF THE ARPT; THOSE AT SHAW SHOULD FLY PATTERNS E; LOA BETWEEN YOU & SHAW ARPT SHOULD BE SIGNED & FORWARDED TO AEA.
06/24LIGHT COLORED FULL WIDTH CONCRETE PAVEMENT SECTION 144' FROM RY 24 THRESHOLD, 20' LONG.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · K30

Answer card

ICAO: K30
Name: HEBER AIRPARK
Location: GANSEVOORT, NEW YORK
Elevation: 230 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,230 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: 14°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 170° at 5 kt
Favored runway now: –

Heber Airpark is in Gansevoort, New York. The field elevation is 230 ft MSL. It has one runway, 06/24. The longest runway length is not listed in the facts, so verify current runway data before you go. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Runway 06/24 has several published notes that matter on arrival. Runway 24 is uphill with a grade over 2 percent. The recommended landing runway is 24. The recommended takeoff runway is 06. Runway 06 has a displaced threshold with obstruction and clearance-slope notes. There is also a 25-foot dropoff near the 24 threshold. A light colored concrete section is reported on the surface near runway 24.

Traffic is a real factor here. Skydiving may occur from May through October. Birds and wildlife are also reported on and near the airport. Traffic patterns at Heber should be flown south of the airport. Shaw Airport traffic should be flown east. If you are planning to operate here, make sure the current Chart Supplement and the airport operator confirm the pattern plan and any coordination with Shaw Airport. For clearance delivery, contact Albany Approach at 518-862-2299.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at K30 Heber Airpark?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Is there an ILS at K30?

No ILS approaches are published for K30. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.

What runway is recommended at Heber Airpark?

The published note says runway 24 is the recommended landing runway. Runway 06 is the recommended takeoff runway.

What should I know about runway 06/24 at K30?

Runway 24 has an uphill grade over 2 percent. Runway 06 has obstruction notes near the threshold area. There is also a displaced threshold and a published surface section near runway 24.

Are there noise or traffic pattern concerns at Heber Airpark?

Yes. Traffic patterns at Heber should be flown south of the airport. Shaw Airport patterns should be flown east. The published notes also say pilots should coordinate to avoid conflicting traffic patterns.

Is skydiving active at K30?

Skydiving may occur from May through October. Plan for extra traffic vigilance in that season.

What frequency do I use at K30?

CTAF is 122.9. Medium intensity runway lights on 06/24 are activated by CTAF.

Are there any on-field FBOs at K30?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

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