NK96
St Francis Hospital Heliport
Poughkeepsie, New YorkElevation 163 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
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
St Francis Hospital Heliport is in Poughkeepsie, New York. Field elevation 163 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerKENT AMSDEN
Manager phone845-431-8838
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATANK96
SectionalNEW YORK
Center (ARTCC)NEW YORK
Flight service (AFSS)NEW YORK
RegionNew York
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.7186, -73.9286
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 845-483-5000.
›SITE IS CLEARED OF TREES & LIGHT POLE & GRADED TO A LEVEL AREA 1.5 TIMES THE OVERALL LENGTH OF THE LARGEST HELICOPTER EXPECTED TO USE IT; 15' OBSTRUCTION FREE AREA AROUND THE PAD; TREES ARE REMOVED OR TOPPED TO ASSURE 8:1 APP/DEP AREAS; SITE IS LIGHTED IF NIGHT OPERATIONS ARE TO BE CONDUCTED.
›FOR CD CTC NEW YORK APCH AT 516-683-2448.
›AND FLOOD LGTS.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does NK96 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for NK96. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does NK96 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for NK96. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at NK96?
NK96 sits at 163 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for NK96?
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.