KPTD

VFR

POTSDAM MUNI/DAMON FLD

POTSDAM · NEW YORK

Elev
474.3'
Longest RWY
3,704'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KPTD
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,274.3'
MSL · field 474.3' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 06
H/W +1 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KPTD

Current METAR

Observed 04:15Z

KPTD 280415Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM FEW050 SCT060 13/04 A3009 RMK AO2 PNO
Wind
120° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.09 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
137 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
2 NM E
VFR sectional
MONTREAL
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,274 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
PTD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRAD CLEMENTS
Address
CIVIC CENTER, PO BOX 5168, POTSDAM NY 13676

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
120° · 4 kt
RWY 06
030°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 06

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 06 · 030° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,274 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/24Favored30° / 210°3,704 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
06PAPI 2-box left(3°)21', tree, 567' from thr, 141' R of cntrln, slope 17
24PAPI 2-box left(3°)87', trees, 1802' from thr, 283' R of cntrln, slope 18

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 24
KPTD · 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)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.Show FAA
  • Runway condition is not maintained. A visual inspection prior to use is recommended.Show FAA
  • Expect flight training operations in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Make a left turn when able after departing runway 24.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated for runways 06 and 24. Precision approach path indicators are available for runways 06 and 24. Medium intensity runway lights are available for runway 06/24. Taxiway lights are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours via self-service.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAirport manager home phone number is 315-268-8839.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KPTD

Answer card
ICAO
KPTD
Name
POTSDAM MUNI/DAMON FLD
Location
POTSDAM, NEW YORK
Elevation
474.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,274.3 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
06/24 · 3,704 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
120° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 06

Potsdam Muni/Damon Fld sits in Potsdam, New York. Field elevation is 474.3 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 06/24 is 3,704 ft of asphalt, so plan performance with that length in mind. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,274.3 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. The field uses medium intensity runway lights on 06/24. Runway end identifier lights are available for both ends. Precision approach path indicators are also available for 06 and 24. Taxiway lights are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency. The airport carries 100LL, JET A and JET A PRIST through Potsdam Municipal Airport on the field. 100LL is available 24 hours by self-service.

A few local items matter on a first visit. The runway condition is not maintained, so a visual inspection before use is recommended. Expect flight training traffic in the area. Deer are on and near the airport. Noise abatement is in effect. Make a left turn when able after departing runway 24. For clearance delivery, contact Boston ARTCC. If you need current operational details, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator directly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KPTD?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That equals 1,274.3 ft MSL at KPTD.
Does KPTD have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KPTD. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Is KPTD towered?
No. KPTD is an uncontrolled field. Use CTAF 122.8 for airport traffic and monitor UNICOM on the same frequency.
What runway is available at KPTD?
KPTD has one runway. Runway 06/24 is asphalt and 3,704 ft long.
Which fuel types are available on the field at KPTD?
Potsdam Municipal Airport is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL, JET A and JET A PRIST. 100LL is available 24 hours by self-service.
What should I know about runway condition at KPTD?
The published remarks say the runway condition is not maintained. A visual inspection before use is recommended.
Is there noise abatement at KPTD?
Yes. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. The published note says to make a left turn when able after departing runway 24.
Are there any local hazards at KPTD?
Yes. Expect flight training in the vicinity of the airport. Deer are on and near the field. Keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing.

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