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K5B2

Saratoga County Airport

Saratoga Springs, New YorkElevation 434 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 4,699 ft

05/23
Dimensions
4,699 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Edge lights
MED
RWY 0539°T
REILYes
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 23219°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
14/32
Dimensions
4,000 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Edge lights
MED
RWY 14129°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 32309°T
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

Saratoga County Airport is in Saratoga Springs, New York. Field elevation 434 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJON ZILKA
Manager phone518-885-5470
AttendedDaily, 0730–DUSK
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAK5B2
SectionalNEW YORK
Center (ARTCC)BOSTON
Flight service (AFSS)BURLINGTON
RegionNew York
CountryUnited States
Coordinates43.0513, -73.8612
Distance from city3 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
Traffic pattern alt767 ft MSL
CTAF123.075
UNICOM123.075
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.05
ALBANY APP/DEP
A/D
122.8
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
123.075
CTAF
CTAF
123.075
UNICOM
UNICOM

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ACTVT REIL RWY 05/23; MIRL RWY 05/23 - CTAF.
›ALBANY ANG HELS DO TGL OPNS USUALLY DURG DALGT HRS.
›FBO
›RY LIGHTS OTS.
›PAVED SVC ROAD 186 FT LEFT OF CTRLN, ALONG RWY TO TXY C.
›UNKNOWN.
›GLIDER ACTVTY ON WKENDS & OCNLY WKDAYS WITH EXTENSIVE PRE-LAUNCH & AFTER LDG GND OPNS ON SHOULDERS OF RY IN USE.
›GCO AVBL ON FREQ 118.125 THRU ALB CLEARANCE DELIVERY.
›FOR CD IF GCO UNA CTC ALBANY APCH AT 518-862-2299.
›GREG BALL, SARATOGA CO DPW.
›JET OR TURBINE ACFT USE 5 OR 23.
›PEAK DURING RACING SEASON.
›YEAR ROUND FEDERALLY & STATE PROTECTED HABITAT FOR KARNER BLUE BUTTERFLY; UNAUTHORIZED OFF-PAVEMENT OPNS PROHIBITED.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗K5B2 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does K5B2 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for K5B2. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does K5B2 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for K5B2. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at K5B2?
K5B2 sits at 434 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for K5B2?
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.