NY9

VFR

LONG LAKE /HELMS

LONG LAKE · NEW YORK

Elev
1,629'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:51Z
VFR sectional · NY9
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Before you fly into NY9
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,629'
MSL · field 1,629' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF NY9

NY9 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSLK (ADIRONDACK RGNL) · 26.3 NM away. Conditions at NY9 may differ.

METAR · KSLK

Observed 04:51Z

KSLK 300451Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM -RA FEW027 BKN050 OVC055 10/08 A2965 RMK AO2 SLP041 P0006 T01000083 401830072
Wind
180° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / 8°C
Altimeter
29.65 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,755 ft
Ceiling
5,000 ft AGL
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
0 NM N
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
BUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
THOMAS J. HELMS
Address
PO BOX 337, LONG LAKE NY 12847

Flight service · Hours

FSS BUF
BUFFALO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • JUN-AUG · 0800-DUSK

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 3 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
NY9 · 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
100LL
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
CHTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Wind indicator
No
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

  • Do not taxi under the bridge at high water levels; it is possible at low water levels. Stay to the west high side of the bridge. Water levels may vary plus or minus 10 feet.Show FAA
  • There are power lines at the base and a building across from the base; plus 50 foot power lines along the road and bridge on Route 30.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859.Show FAA
  • There is a bridge across the lake on Route 30 located 500 feet west of the base.Show FAA
  • One runway is north of the bridge and the other runway is south of the bridge.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · NY9

Answer card
ICAO
NY9
Name
LONG LAKE /HELMS
Location
LONG LAKE, NEW YORK
Elevation
1,629 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,629 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 3 kt
Favored runway now

Long Lake /Helms sits in Long Lake, New York. Field elevation is 1,629 ft MSL. This is a water airport with no listed runways in the data provided. No tower is published. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field sits in a tight setup with a bridge on Route 30 about 500 feet west of the base. Published remarks also call out power lines at the base, a building across from the base, plus 50 foot power lines along the road and bridge on Route 30. Stay alert on the water and keep the bridge and wires in mind on arrival and departure.

The remarks also say not to taxi under the bridge at high water levels. It may be possible at low water levels. Stay to the west high side of the bridge. Water levels can vary plus or minus 10 feet. For clearance delivery, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859. No on-field FBOs are listed. Check the current Chart Supplement and call the airport operator directly before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at NY9 Long Lake /Helms?
Field elevation is 1,629 ft MSL. That matters here because the airport is on water and the surrounding terrain and obstacles deserve a careful look before you commit to the approach.
Does NY9 have any published runways?
No runways are listed in the facts provided. The remarks describe one runway north of the bridge and the other south of the bridge, so verify the current Chart Supplement before planning a landing.
Is there an ILS at NY9?
No ILS approaches are published for NY9. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you fly in.
What are the CTAF and UNICOM frequencies at NY9?
CTAF is 122.8. UNICOM is also 122.8.
Is there a control tower at Long Lake /Helms?
No tower is published for NY9. Use the published CTAF and monitor traffic closely, since this is a water airport with bridge and wire hazards nearby.
What should I know about taxiing under the bridge at NY9?
Do not taxi under the bridge at high water levels. The remarks say it may be possible at low water levels. Stay to the west high side of the bridge.
Are there obstacles near the landing area at NY9?
Yes. The remarks call out power lines at the base, a building across from the base, plus 50 foot power lines along Route 30 by the road and bridge. There is also a bridge across the lake on Route 30 about 500 feet west of the base.
Who handles clearance delivery for NY9?
For clearance delivery, contact Boston ARTCC at 603-879-6859. If you need current local operating details, call the airport operator directly before departure.

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