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NK87

Merkle Airport

Clarence Center, New YorkElevation 590 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,400 ft

E/W
Dimensions
2,400 x 40 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY E
RWY W

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Merkle Airport is in Clarence Center, New York. Field elevation 590 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCHRIS MERKLE
Manager phone716-908-4351
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATANK87
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)CLEVELAND
Flight service (AFSS)BUFFALO
RegionNew York
CountryUnited States
Coordinates43.0667, -78.5997
Distance from city4 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PROVIDED PLINE IS OBSTRUCTED MARKED.
›FOR CD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0490.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗NK87 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does NK87 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for NK87. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does NK87 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for NK87. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at NK87?
NK87 sits at 590 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for NK87?
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.