N56

VFR

GREAT VALLEY

GREAT VALLEY · NEW YORK

Elev
1,450'
Longest RWY
3,200'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into N56
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,450'
MSL · field 1,450' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 24
H/W +1 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF N56

N56 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KOLE (CATTARAUGUS COUNTY-OLEAN) · 12.6 NM away. Conditions at N56 may differ.

METAR · KOLE

Observed 00:35Z

KOLE 280035Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A3011 RMK AO2
Wind
140° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 0°C
Altimeter
30.11 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,682 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
1 NM SE
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
BUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOHN D. NORTHRUP
Address
PO BOX 1465, ELLICOTTVILLE NY 14731

Flight service · Hours

FSS BUF
BUFFALO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • DALGT

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
140° · 4 kt
RWY 24
213°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 24

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 24 · 213° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,450 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/24Favored33° / 213°3,200 ftTURF-DIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0640', tree, 380' from thr, 105' R of cntrln, slope 9
2445', tree, 190' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 4

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

Chart Supplement
N56 · CHART_SUPP
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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
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Wind indicator
Yes
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 Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0227.Show FAA
  • Runway 6/24 is 200 feet overrun at the south end and 400 feet at the north end.Show FAA
  • Airport daylight operations only.Show FAA
  • For runway conditions from November through April, call the airport manager.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate low intensity runway lights on runway 06/24 via CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 06/24Runway 06/24 has low intensity runway lights not standard.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided IFR operations are not conducted and hangars to the south of the runway are obstruction lighted for night operations.Show FAA
  • MANAGERPaul Carmichael is the assistant manager and can be reached at 716-307-5832.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · N56

Answer card
ICAO
N56
Name
GREAT VALLEY
Location
GREAT VALLEY, NEW YORK
Elevation
1,450 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,450 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
06/24 · 3,200 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 24

Great Valley Airport (N56) is in Great Valley, New York. The field elevation is 1,450 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 06/24 is 3,200 ft long with a turf-dirt surface, so plan for soft-field performance and check braking action before you go. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. This is a daylight operations only airport. The runway has low intensity lighting that is not standard. It is activated via CTAF. Published remarks also note runway overrun areas of 200 ft at the south end and 400 ft at the north end. Hangars south of the runway are lighted for night operations if IFR is not being conducted.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival if you need local services. For runway conditions from November through April, call the airport manager. If you need clearance delivery, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0227. With a 1,450 ft elevation and a turf-dirt strip, density altitude and surface condition deserve attention, especially on warm days or after wet weather.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Great Valley Airport (N56)?
N56 has one runway, 06/24. It is 3,200 ft long and has a turf-dirt surface.
Is Great Valley Airport towered?
No. Great Valley Airport has no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.
What is the pattern altitude at N56?
Pattern altitude is not published for N56. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement gives a different value.
Does Great Valley Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for N56. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Is Great Valley Airport day VFR only?
Yes. The published remarks say airport daylight operations only. Plan accordingly and verify any special use of the field with the airport operator if needed.
How do you turn on the runway lights at N56?
Runway 06/24 has low intensity runway lights that are not standard. The remarks say to activate them via CTAF 122.9.
Are there any FBOs on the field at Great Valley Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.
What should a pilot know about runway conditions at N56 in winter?
For runway conditions from November through April, call the airport manager. The field also has turf-dirt pavement, so surface condition matters after snow, thaw, or rain.

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