KMTP

VFR

MONTAUK

MONTAUK · NEW YORK

Elev
6.8'
Longest RWY
3,246'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:54Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KMTP MONTAUK showing runway layout — runways 06/24
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
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KMTP

Current METAR

Observed 01:54Z

KMTP 120154Z AUTO 00000KT 22/20 A2974 RMK AO1 SLP069 T02220200 $
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
Temp / Dew
22°C / 20°C
Altimeter
29.74 inHg
Clouds
Clear
Density alt
1,072 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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Calm
RWY 06
032°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 06

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 06 · 032° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,007 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/2432° / 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KMTP MONTAUK in MONTAUK, NEW YORK, showing runways 06/24 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

  • PPR HEL OPNS SS-SR; CALL AMGR 631-668-3738.
  • DEER ON OR INVOF ARPT.
  • PPR JET ACFT; CALL AMGR 631-668-3738.
  • HELICOPTERS CALL FOR PRIOR PERMISSION TO LND ON RAMP AREA.
  • RWY 06; 18 FT BRUSH ALONG RWY EDGE 90 FT L; 30 FT POLE 400 FT FROM THLD 79 FT L; 31 FT POLE 216 FT FROM RWY THLD 233 FT R.
  • RWY 06; 26 FT TREE 382 FT FROM THLD 21 FT L; 25-32 FT TREES 180-255 FT FROM THLD 60-90 FT L; 11-17 FT TREES 225-270 FT FROM THLD 4-95 FT R.
  • RWY 24; 21 FT BRUSH ALONG RWY EDGE 87 FT R.
  • NO TOUCH AND GOES RWY 06/24.
  • FOR CD CTC PROVIDENCE APCH AT 401-738-8945, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
  • NOISE ABATEMENT, RWY 24 DEP, RT ASAP.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MIRL & PAPI RWY 06/24 - 121.7.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 06RWY 06, 5 FT FENCE, 200 FT FM THLD, 200 FT RT. 15 FT TREES, 117 FT FM THLD, 205 FT RT. 30 FT TREES, 0-200 FT FM THLD, 50 FT - 70 FT LT.
  • 24RWY 24, 25FT - 35FT TREES AND TERRAIN, 0-200 FT FM RWY, 200 FT RT TO 250 FT LT.
  • 24NO TOUCH AND GO.
  • 06PAPI RWY 6 TEMP OTS.
  • 06RWY 06, 33 FT POLE, 212 FT FM RWY, 232 FT RT, CLNC SLP 15:1 TO DTHR. 15 FT ROAD 300 FT FM RWY, PERPENDICULAR TO EXTD RWY CNTRLN.
  • 24CLNC SLP 21:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.

Other notes

  • EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
  • 1ATNDD APR 15 - OCT.

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
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

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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