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6NK5

Erie County Medical Center Heliport

Buffalo, New YorkElevation 728 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 45 ft

H1
Dimensions
45 x 45 ft
Surface
Mats
Edge lights
PERI
RWY H1

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Erie County Medical Center Heliport is in Buffalo, New York. Field elevation 728 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerKEVIN MADOO, PLANT OPERATIONS
Manager phone(716) 898-5528
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA6NK5
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)CLEVELAND
Flight service (AFSS)BUFFALO
RegionNew York
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.9267, -78.8328
Distance from city1 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 716-898-3505 OR 3506.
›EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: DANIEL P MCCARTAN - 716-898-4784 - DMCCARTAN@ECMC.EDU.
›ROOFTOP.
›FOR CD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0490.
›PRVDD CLEAR 8:1 INGRESS/EGRESS, APPROPRIATE INGRESS/EGRESS MKGS, VEHICULAR TFC AROUND SITE CONTROLLED, & VFR ONLY.
›9 FT LGTD BLDG 25 FT EAST & 92 FT LGTD SMOKESTACK 650 FT NORTH.
›PERIMETER & FLOODLGTS. HELIPAD MKD WITH WHITE HOSPITAL CROSS WITH RED "H" IN CENTER.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗6NK5 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 6NK5 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 6NK5. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 6NK5 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 6NK5. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 6NK5?
6NK5 sits at 728 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 6NK5?
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.