N03

VFR

CORTLAND COUNTY/CHASE FLD

CORTLAND · NEW YORK

Elev
1,197.3'
Longest RWY
3,401'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:55Z
Satellite top-down sketch of N03 CORTLAND COUNTY/CHASE FLD showing runway layout — runways 06/24
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
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
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF N03

Current METAR

Observed 03:55Z

KN03 120355Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 20/19 A2978 RMK AO2
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
7 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 19°C
Altimeter
29.78 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,258 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 SW
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
N03 (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MATT WETHERELL
Address
60 CENTRAL AVE., CORTLAND NY 13045

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 06
033°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 06

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 06 · 033° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,197 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/2433° / 213°3,401 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
06PAPI 2-box left(4°)36', pole, 515' from thr, 294' R of cntrln, slope 8
24PAPI 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of N03 CORTLAND COUNTY/CHASE FLD in CORTLAND, NEW YORK, showing runways 06/24 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 06
N03 · 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
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • SNOW REMOVAL DRG DAY ONLY.
  • HVY CONCENTRATION OF GEESE AND GULLS ON AND INVOF ARPT DRG SPRING/FALL.
  • FOR CD CTC SYRACUSE APCH AT 315-455-6218.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 24; PAPI RWY 06 & 24; MIRL RWY 06/24; TWY LGTS - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSELF SVC AVBL 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD.
  • A+SELF SVC AVBL 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD.

Other notes

  • FILED FOR RCRD PURPOSES ONLY.
  • 2UNATNDD HOLIDAYS, OTR HRS CALL ARPT MGR.

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
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

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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