KSLK

VFR

ADIRONDACK RGNL

SARANAC LAKE · NEW YORK

Elev
1,662.6'
Longest RWY
6,573'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR12:51Z
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Before you fly into KSLK
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,662.6'
MSL · field 1,662.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 05
H/W +3 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KSLK

Current METAR

Observed 12:51Z

KSLK 121251Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW014 SCT024 23/19 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP053 T02330189
Wind
VAR @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / 19°C
Altimeter
29.72 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
3,270 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
4 NM NW
VFR sectional
MONTREAL
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
SLK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
COREY HURWITCH
Address
96 AIRPORT ROAD, SARANAC LAKE NY 12983

Flight service · Hours

FSS BTV
BURLINGTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MAY-OCT · 0600-2100
  • NOV-APR · 0600-2000

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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000° · 3 kt
RWY 05
021°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 05

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 021° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,663 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored21° / 201°6,573 ftASPHStandard L
09/2765° / 245°3,997 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
056,573'6,573'6,573'6,573'PAPI 4-box left(3°)18', trees, 387' from thr, 387' R of cntrln, slope 10
236,573'6,573'6,333'6,333'MALSR7', trees, 385' from thr, 532' R of cntrln, slope 26
093,997'3,997'3,997'3,997'27', trees, 214' from thr, 252' R of cntrln, slope 0
273,997'3,997'3,997'3,597'18', trees, 387' from thr, 56' R of cntrln, slope 10

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 KSLK ADIRONDACK RGNL in SARANAC LAKE, NEW YORK, showing runways 05/23, 09/27 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 23
LS · CAT I
SLK
108.9
ILS OR LOC RWY 23
KSLK · 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
CHTR

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

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

  • TWY B UNAVBL TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN 79 FT & ABV.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -32C.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FREQ, CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
  • ALL SFCS WORK IN PROG; GRASS CUTTING APR THRU OCT.
  • RWY/TWY/APRON CONDS NOT MNT OUTSIDE OF NML ATND HRS.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 23; HIRL RWY 05/23, MIRL RWY 09/27 & TWY LGTS - CTAF. PAPI RWY 05 OPR CONSLY.

Runway surface & condition

  • 05/23PCR VALUE: 363/F/B/X/T
  • 09/27PCR VALUE: 349/F/A/X/T

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09NSTD MKGS; THLD MKGS 400 FT FM RY END.

Other notes

  • PPR 48 HR FOR UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS CALL AMGR 518-891-4600 EXT. 106. INDEX "B" COVERAGE IS PROVIDED.
  • 1FOR ARPT ATTENDANT AFTER HRS CALL 518-637-7329.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSLK

Answer card
ICAO
KSLK
Name
ADIRONDACK RGNL
Location
SARANAC LAKE, NEW YORK
Elevation
1,662.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,662.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
05/23 · 6,573 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 05

Adirondack Rgnl Airport is in Saranac Lake, New York. Field elevation is 1,662.6 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 6,573 ft on 05/23. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.

Runway 23 has the ILS. MALSR is active on 23. Runway 05/23 has high intensity lights. Runway 09/27 has medium intensity lights. Taxiway lights are on CTAF. PAPI on runway 05 operates continuously. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Adirondack Regional Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (518) 891-4600 for current service details. This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 32 degrees Celsius. Runway 09 has nonstandard threshold markings. Threshold markings are 400 ft from the runway end. Taxiway B is unavailable to aircraft with a wingspan of 79 ft and above. Runway, taxiway and apron conditions are not maintained outside normal attended hours. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KSLK?
The longest runway is 05/23 at 6,573 ft asphalt. That is the runway to plan on for heavier aircraft or when you want the most margin.
Does KSLK have an ILS approach?
Yes. The facts list one ILS approach to runway 23. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach details before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at Adirondack Rgnl Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KSLK towered or uncontrolled?
KSLK has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.0 for self-announce traffic and coordinate on UNICOM 123.0 as needed.
Which FBO is on the field at KSLK?
Adirondack Regional Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (518) 891-4600 for current service details.
What runway lighting is available at KSLK?
Runway 23 has MALSR. Runway 05/23 has high intensity runway lights. Runway 09/27 has medium intensity runway lights. Taxiway lights are on CTAF.
Are there any special operating notes for KSLK?
Yes. This is a cold temperature airport, so altitude correction is required at or below minus 32 degrees Celsius. Runway 09 also has nonstandard threshold markings. The threshold markings are 400 ft from the runway end.
Can larger aircraft use the taxiways at KSLK?
Taxiway B is unavailable to aircraft with a wingspan of 79 ft and above. If you are bringing in a larger aircraft, verify taxi routing with the airport operator before arrival.

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