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Long Lake /Helms Seaplane Base
Long Lake, New YorkElevation 1,629 ftSeaplane base
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Runway detail & declared distances
NE/SW
RWY NE
Traffic patternLeft
RWY SW
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
Long Lake /Helms Seaplane Base is in Long Lake, New York. Field elevation 1,629 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerTHOMAS J. HELMS
Manager phone518-624-3931
AttendedJUN-AUG ALL, 0800–DUSK
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATANY9
SectionalNEW YORK
Center (ARTCC)BOSTON
Flight service (AFSS)BUFFALO
RegionNew York
CountryUnited States
Coordinates43.9751, -74.4204
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›DO NOT TAXI UNDER BRIDGE AT HIGH WATER LEVELS; POSSIBLE AT LOW WATER LEVEL; STAY TO WEST (HIGH) SIDE OF BRIDGE. WATER LEVELS MAY VARY +/- 10 FT.
›FOR CD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
›EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
›BRIDGE ACRS LAKE (RT 30) 500 FT W OF BASE.
›PLINE AT BASE & BLDG ACROSS FM BASE; +50 FT PLINES ALONG ROAD & BRIDGE (ROUTE 30).
›ONE RY NORTH OF BRIDGE & THE OTHER RY SOUTH OF BRIDGE.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does NY9 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for NY9. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does NY9 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for NY9. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at NY9?
NY9 sits at 1,629 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for NY9?
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.