N03 CORTLAND COUNTY/CHASE FLD Airport

Before you fly into N03

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,197.3'

MSL · field 1,197.3' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 24

H/W +1 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF N03

Current METAR

Observed 02:35Z

KN03 280235Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 10/03 A3014 RMK AO2

Wind: 160° @ 3 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 10°C / 3°C
Altimeter: 30.14 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 612 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

N03 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KITH (ITHACA TOMPKINS INTL) · 12.4 NM away. Conditions at N03 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 00:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KITH 272320Z 2800/2824 15008KT P6SM BKN200 FM280400 15007G15KT P6SM BKN200 FM281000 16012G22KT P6SM BKN200 FM281200 17013G30KT P6SM BKN150 FM282100 17013G23KT P6SM BKN040

BASEVFR

28 00:00Z–28 04:00Z

Wind: 150° at 8 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 20,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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 SW
VFR sectional: NEW YORK
ARTCC: ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility: N03 (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: MATT WETHERELL
Phone: 607-745-5872
Address: 60 CENTRAL AVE., CORTLAND NY 13045

Flight service · Hours

FSS BUF: BUFFALO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-FRI · 0700-1530

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

160° · 3 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 24

213°M

Head/Tail

+1 kt

Crosswind

3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 24

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
06/24Favored	33° / 213°	3,401 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
06	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(4°)	—	36', pole, 515' from thr, 294' R of cntrln, slope 8
24	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(4°)	—	23', trees, 665' from thr, 178' R of cntrln, slope 20

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.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 06

N03 · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 06

N03 · IAP

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: INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
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: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.10

KCZG·Tri-Cities Airport·31.3 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$4.99

0G7·Finger Lakes Regional Airport·30.5 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Cortland County Airport 122.800(607) 745-2477 WebsiteEPIC7d ago	$5.50	—	—

Cortland County Airport
122.800(607) 745-2477
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100LL
$5.50
Jet A
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Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.10atKCZGTri-Cities Airport31.3 nmsave $0.40
Jet A$4.99at0G7Finger Lakes Regional Airport30.5 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

There is a heavy concentration of geese and gulls on and in the vicinity of the airport during spring and fall.Show FAA
Snow removal is conducted during the day only.Show FAA
For clearance delivery, contact Syracuse Approach at 315-455-6218.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Runway 24 has activated runway end identifier lights. Runways 06 and 24 have precision approach path indicators. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 06 and 24. Taxiway lights are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

100LLSelf-service 100LL aviation gasoline is available 24 hours with a credit card.Show FAA
A+Self-service aviation gasoline is available 24 hours with a credit card.Show FAA

Other notes

Filed for record purposes only.Show FAA
2The airport is unattended on holidays. For other hours, call the airport manager.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · N03

Answer card

ICAO: N03
Name: CORTLAND COUNTY/CHASE FLD
Location: CORTLAND, NEW YORK
Elevation: 1,197.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,197.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 06/24 · 3,401 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 8
Magnetic variation: 13°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 160° at 3 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 24

Cortland County/Chase Fld (N03) sits in Cortland, New York. Field elevation is 1,197.3 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 06/24 is 3,401 ft long. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. The field is served by CTAF and UNICOM on 122.8. For clearance delivery, Syracuse Approach is the published contact. The airport sits in a part of upstate New York where winter weather can matter. Snow removal is done during the day only, so plan arrivals with that in mind if conditions are marginal.

Cortland County Airport is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Self-service fuel is available 24 hours with a credit card. Runway 24 has REILs. Runways 06 and 24 have PAPI. Medium intensity runway lights are on both ends. Taxiway lights are controlled by the CTAF. First-time visitors should also watch for geese and gulls in spring and fall. The airport is unattended on holidays. For other hours, call the airport manager before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at N03 and is it long enough for a light jet?

N03 has one runway. Runway 06/24 is 3,401 ft long. That is the published length, so check your performance numbers carefully before planning a jet arrival.

What is the pattern altitude at Cortland County/Chase Fld?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Does N03 have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for N03. Use the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or shoot an instrument arrival.

Is Cortland County/Chase Fld towered?

No. N03 has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic and monitor the field closely in the pattern.

Which fuel is available on the field at N03?

Cortland County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Self-service fuel is available 24 hours with a credit card.

What runway lighting does N03 have at night?

Runway 24 has REILs. Runways 06 and 24 have PAPI. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on both ends. Taxiway lights are controlled by CTAF.

Are there bird hazards at Cortland County Airport?

Yes. The published remarks call out a heavy concentration of geese and gulls on and near the airport during spring and fall. Plan for extra vigilance on taxi, takeoff and landing.

Who do I call for airport hours or access at N03?

The airport is unattended on holidays. For other hours, call the airport manager. For clearance delivery, the published contact is Syracuse Approach at 315-455-6218.

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