KMTP

VFR

MONTAUK

MONTAUK · NEW YORK

Elev
6.8'
Longest RWY
3,246'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:54Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KMTP
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,006.8'
MSL · field 6.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 06
H/W +6 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KMTP

Current METAR

Observed 18:54Z

KMTP 271854Z AUTO 08007G17KT 360V120 16/02 A3024 RMK AO1 SLP240 T01560017
Wind
080° @ 7G17 kt
Visibility
Temp / Dew
16°C / 2°C
Altimeter
30.24 inHg
Clouds
Clear
Density alt
-268 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
3 NM NE
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
MTP (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
NEIL BLANEY
Address
BOX 140, CENTERPORT NY 11721

Flight service · Hours

FSS ISP
NEW YORK1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • APR-OCT · DALGT

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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080° · 7 kt
RWY 06
032°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 06

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 06 · 032° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,007 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/24Favored32° / 212°3,246 ftASPH24 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
06PAPI 2-box right(3.83°)36', trees, 200' from thr, 238' R of cntrln, slope 0
24PAPI 2-box left(4°)40', hill, 208' from thr, 48' 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 06
KMTP · 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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Wind indicator
Lighted
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

  • Along runway 24, there is 21-foot brush along the runway edge 87 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • Along runway 06, there is a 26-foot tree 382 feet from the threshold 21 feet to the left; 25 to 32-foot trees 180 to 255 feet from the threshold 60 to 90 feet to the left; and 11 to 17-foot trees 225 to 270 feet from the threshold 4 to 95 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • Prior permission is required for jet aircraft; call the airport manager at 631-668-3738.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures require right turns as soon as possible after departure from runway 24.Show FAA
  • Helicopters must call for prior permission to land on the ramp area.Show FAA
  • Deer are present on or in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Prior permission is required for helicopter operations from sunset to sunrise; call the airport manager at 631-668-3738.Show FAA
  • Touch-and-go operations are not permitted on runway 06/24.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Providence Approach at 401-738-8945. When Approach is closed, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.Show FAA
  • Runway 06 has 18-foot brush along the runway edge 90 feet to the left. There is a 30-foot pole 400 feet from the threshold 79 feet to the left. There is a 31-foot pole 216 feet from the runway threshold 233 feet to the right.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights and precision approach path indicators for runway 06/24 are activated on frequency 121.7.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 06Runway 06 has a 5-foot fence 200 feet from the threshold and 200 feet to the right. There are 15-foot trees 117 feet from the threshold and 205 feet to the right. There are 30-foot trees from 0 to 200 feet from the threshold, 50 feet to 70 feet to the left.Show FAA
  • 24Near runway 24, 25 to 35-foot trees and terrain are located 0 to 200 feet from the runway, 200 feet right to 250 feet left.Show FAA
  • 24Touch-and-go operations are not permitted on runway 24.Show FAA
  • 06The precision approach path indicator for runway 6 is temporarily out of service.Show FAA
  • 24The clearance slope is 21 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • 06Runway 06 has a 33-foot pole 212 feet from the runway and 232 feet to the right. The clearance slope is 15 to 1 to the displaced threshold. There is a 15-foot road 300 feet from the runway, perpendicular to the extended runway centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • 1The airport is attended from April 15 through October.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMTP

Answer card
ICAO
KMTP
Name
MONTAUK
Location
MONTAUK, NEW YORK
Elevation
6.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,006.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
06/24 · 3,246 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
6
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
080° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 06

Montauk Airport sits in Montauk, New York at 6.8 ft MSL. It has one asphalt runway, 06/24, at 3,246 ft. The field is non-towered. Published frequencies include CTAF and UNICOM on 122.7. No ILS approaches are published. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

This is a coastal field with a short runway and several published obstacles close to the pavement. Runway 06 has trees near the departure path. Runway 24 has brush, trees and terrain near the edge. The clearance slope to the displaced threshold on 24 is also steep. The precision approach path indicator for runway 6 is temporarily out of service. Plan your stabilized approach carefully.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the provided facts. Check with the airport operator or call the field directly before arrival for current services. The airport is attended from April 15 through October. Jet aircraft need prior permission. Helicopter operations need prior permission from sunset to sunrise. Helicopters also need prior permission to land on the ramp area. Noise abatement calls for right turns as soon as possible after departure from runway 24. Touch-and-go operations are not permitted on runway 24.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KMTP Montauk Airport?
KMTP has one runway, 06/24. It is 3,246 ft long and paved with asphalt.
Is Montauk Airport towered?
No. KMTP is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.7 for local traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at KMTP?
The facts do not publish a specific pattern altitude. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KMTP have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KMTP. Plan with the current Chart Supplement and be ready for non-precision or visual work only.
What should I know about runway 24 at Montauk?
Runway 24 has brush, trees and terrain close to the runway edge. Touch-and-go operations are not permitted on runway 24. Noise abatement calls for right turns as soon as possible after departure.
Is the PAPI on runway 6 working at KMTP?
The published remarks say the precision approach path indicator for runway 6 is temporarily out of service. Verify current status before you fly in.
Are jets and helicopters allowed at KMTP?
Jet aircraft need prior permission. Helicopter operations from sunset to sunrise also need prior permission. Helicopters must call for prior permission to land on the ramp area.
Which FBOs are on the field at KMTP?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.

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