LAKE PLACID (KLKP)
Lake Placid, New York · Essex County · 1 miles SE of city
Lake Placid (KLKP) is a non-towered public-use airport in Lake Placid, New York at 1,747 ft MSL, with one runway (longest 4,196 ft asphalt). It is classified as a General Aviation (Local) airport in the FAA's NPIAS.
Airport information
FAA identifierLKP
ICAO identifierKLKP
Elevation1747 ft MSL
Latitude44.26448° N
Longitude73.96187° W
Magnetic variation15W
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Local
Based aircraft16
Annual enplanements72
Planned development (2025–29)$3,631,644
Sectional chartMONTREAL
ARTCCBoston Center
Flight ServiceBurlington
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1939/01
Fuel available100LL, A
TowerNON-ATCT
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityBTV
AttendedALL / ALL / 0900-1700
ManagerShannon Porter
Manager phone518-302-5106
Nearby airports
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 4,196 × 60 ft | Asphalt (good) | 14: P2L · 32: displaced 1140 ft |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.8 | — |
| UNICOM | 122.8 | — |
| ST. ALBANS RCAG | 120.35 | — |
| ST. ALBANS RCAG | 342.25 | — |
Weather stations
- AWOS-3PT · 518-302-5259
Airport remarks
- NON COMPLIANCE WITH FAR 157.
- MOUNTAINS ON BOTH APPROACHES 1-5 MILES FROM RWY ENDS.
- EXTENSIVE GLIDER ACTIVITY SPRING AND FALL.
- COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -31C.
- FOR CD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
- ACTVT PAPI RWY 14; MIRL RWY 14/32; TWY LGTS - CTAF.
- SEGMENTED CIRCLE HAS NO TFC PATTERN INDICATOR.
- TOWN OF NORTH ELBA
Nearby food & lodging
Food & drink
- Big Slide Brewery & Public House0.4 mi
- Salt of the Earth Bistro1 mi
- Lisa G's1.4 mi
- Big Z’s Hangout at Lake Placid Lanes1.5 mi
- Mr. Mike's Pizza1.5 mi
- Downtown Diner1.5 mi
Lodging
- Carriage House Motor Inn0.7 mi
- Rodeway Inn0.8 mi
- Schulte's Family Lodge0.8 mi
- Courtyard Lake Placid0.9 mi
- Eastwind Hotel - Lake Placid1.2 mi
- Alpine Motor Inn1.2 mi
Nearby places © OpenStreetMap contributors
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
