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4B0

South Albany Airport

South Bethlehem, New YorkElevation 196 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,853 ft

01/19
Dimensions
2,853 x 60 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
LOW
RWY 01353°T
Displaced threshold150 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 19173°T
Displaced threshold124 ft
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

South Albany Airport is in South Bethlehem, New York. Field elevation 196 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerTED ZABINSKI
Manager phone(518) 281-5430
AttendedAPR-OCT ALL, 0600–2100
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA4B0
SectionalNEW YORK
Center (ARTCC)BOSTON
Flight service (AFSS)BURLINGTON
RegionNew York
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.5607, -73.8339
Distance from city2 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ACTVT LIRL RWY 01/19; WDI LGT - CTAF.
›+42 FT POLE, 194 FT FM RWY, 176 FT L.
›HEL NOISE ABATEMENT PROC IN EFCT. VFR DEP MNTN RWY HDG TIL REACHING 500 FT AGL. AVOID ARR AND DEP TO/FM THE WEST.
›17 FT RAILROAD ACRS CNTRLN 200 FT S OF RWY 01
›FOR CD CTC ALBANY APCH AT 518-862-2299.
›+18 FT TREE, 178 FT FM RWY, 116 FT L. 6 FT FENCE 125 FT R & 115 FT L.
›CLNCE SLOPE 12:1 TO DTHR DUE TO +44 FT TREE, 535 FT FM DTHR, 177 FT L.
›RWY 01 CLNC SLP 18:1 TO DTHR DUE TO +18 FT TREE, 328 FT FM DTHR, 116 FT L.
›ARPT CLSD TO ACFT OVER 12500 LBS.
›BIRDS ON AND INVOF ARPT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗4B0 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 4B0 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 4B0. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 4B0 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 4B0. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 4B0?
4B0 sits at 196 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 4B0?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.