KPBG

VFR

PLATTSBURGH INTL

PLATTSBURGH · NEW YORK

Elev
234.2'
Longest RWY
11,759'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:53Z
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Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,234.2'
MSL · field 234.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KPBG

Current METAR

Observed 03:53Z

KPBG 280353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP204 T00890056
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.13 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-690 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 S
VFR sectional
MONTREAL
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
PBG (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHRISTOPHER D. KREIG
Address
42 AIRPORT LANE SUITE 201, PLATTSBURGH NY 12903

Flight service · Hours

FSS BTV
BURLINGTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0530-2130

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 17
142°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 17

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 142° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,234 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35142° / 322°11,759 ftASPH17 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1711,759'11,759'11,759'11,759'PAPI 4-box left(3°)68', tree, 1600' from thr, 630' R of cntrln, slope 20
3511,759'11,759'11,759'11,759'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR72', tree, 1720' from thr, 220' R of cntrln, slope 21

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

ILS · 1

RWY 35
LD · CAT I
FQV
109.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 35
KPBG · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Minor
Other services
AVNCS

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
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

  • U.S. Customs is available Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1600 hours. Prior permission required 24 hours for after hours. Contact CBP supervisor at 518-324-5617.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Burlington Approach at 802-657-4413. When approach is closed contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.Show FAA
  • Aircraft departing runway 35 fly runway heading to departure end. On-the-fly taxiing avoid terminal and terminal apron.Show FAA
  • All surfaces have work in progress. Grass cutting may occur through November.Show FAA
  • Helicopter training is prohibited west of runway 17-35 within a 1500 foot radius.Show FAA
  • Expect downdrafts and turbulence during periods of strong crosswinds.Show FAA
  • During periods of snow removal operations from November 1 to May 1, aircraft must contact 122.7 or 518-335-3279 fifteen minutes prior to landing.Show FAA
  • Prior permission required and Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting index E call 518-335-3735.Show FAA
  • Skydiving operations are southeast of the airport in the vicinity of the FBO.Show FAA
  • Aircraft arriving or departing Plattsburgh International must announce intentions on the CTAF.Show FAA
  • Deer and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The MALSR is activated on runway 35. Runway 17 has REIL. Runway 17/35 has high intensity runway lights. Taxiway lights are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35Pavement classification rating value is 548/F/C/W/T for runway 17/35.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided letter of agreement with Clinton County Airport regarding traffic flows.Show FAA
  • Prior permission required 24 hours for unscheduled air carrier operations with more than 30 passenger seats. Index E coverage is available upon request. Twenty-four hours prior notice required. Call airport manager at 518-565-4008 or 518-335-3735.Show FAA
  • Landing fees apply for aircraft over 12,500 pounds maximum gross landing weight. No landing fee for government aircraft.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KPBG

Answer card
ICAO
KPBG
Name
PLATTSBURGH INTL
Location
PLATTSBURGH, NEW YORK
Elevation
234.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,234.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 11,759 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Plattsburgh Intl is in Plattsburgh, New York. The field elevation is 234.2 ft MSL. It has one runway, 17/35, which is 11,759 ft long. There is no control tower. Traffic uses CTAF 122.7. Arrivals and departures are expected to announce intentions on CTAF.

The airport has one ILS approach to runway 35. Runway 35 uses MALSR lighting. Runway 17 has REIL. The runway has high intensity lights. Taxiway lights are controlled by CTAF. The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless current local guidance says otherwise.

Avflight Plattsburgh is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. That makes it the confirmed fuel stop here. Published remarks also note customs service Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1600 local. After-hours use needs 24-hour prior permission. Snow removal periods from November 1 to May 1 require a 15-minute call ahead before landing. Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport. Runway 35 departures should fly runway heading to the departure end. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any current restrictions before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KPBG and can larger aircraft use it?
KPBG has one runway, 17/35, at 11,759 ft. That is ample length for a wide range of aircraft. Landing fees apply to aircraft over 12,500 lb maximum gross landing weight.
Does KPBG have an ILS approach?
Yes. The published ILS is for runway 35. If you are planning an IFR arrival, verify the current procedure and minima in the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure.
Is Plattsburgh Intl towered?
No. KPBG is not towered. Pilots are expected to make CTAF calls on 122.7 for arrivals and departures.
What is the pattern altitude at KPBG?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless current local guidance says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at KPBG?
Avflight Plattsburgh is the confirmed on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly at (518) 324-4300 for current services.
Are there customs services at KPBG?
Yes. U.S. Customs is available Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1600. After-hours use requires 24-hour prior permission. Call the CBP supervisor at 518-324-5617.
What lighting should I expect on runway 35 at KPBG?
Runway 35 has MALSR. Runway 17 has REIL. The runway also has high intensity lighting. Taxiway lights are controlled by CTAF.
Are there any operational cautions at KPBG?
Yes. Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport. Snow removal operations from November 1 to May 1 require a call on 122.7 or 518-335-3279 fifteen minutes before landing.

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KPBG Plattsburgh Intl Airport Guide