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Aurora Balloonport

South Wales, New YorkElevation 900 ftBalloonport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 200 ft

B1
Dimensions
200 x 200 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY B1

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Aurora Balloonport is in South Wales, New York. Field elevation 900 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeBalloonport
ManagerMARK G. GIEFLER
Manager phone716-685-7908
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATANY80
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)CLEVELAND
Flight service (AFSS)BUFFALO
RegionNew York
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.6964, -78.5692
Distance from city0 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD VFR OPNS.
›LOCATION IS STRICTLY A BALLOON PORT. USED FOR LAUNCHES OF HOT AIR BALLOONS
›FOR CD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0490.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗NY80 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does NY80 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for NY80. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does NY80 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for NY80. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at NY80?
NY80 sits at 900 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for NY80?
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.