Great Valley Airport (N56)

Data Effective: 10/30/2025 - 11/27/2025

N56

GREAT VALLEY GREAT VALLEY, NY - UNITED STATES

Airport Summary

Site Id Landing facility site number - a unique identifying number which, together with the landing facility type code, forms the key to the airport record. (ex. 04508.*A)	15344.*A
Facility Type Landing facility type. (ex. Airport, Balloonport, Seaplane Base, Gliderport, Heliport, Ultralight)	AIRPORT
Loc Id Location identifier unique 3-4 character alphanumeric identifier assigned to the landing facility. (ex. 'ORD' for Chicago O'Hare)	N56
Effective Date Information effective date (mm/dd/yyyy). This date coincides with the 56-day charting and publication cycle date.	2025-08-07
Region FAA region code. (ex. AAL - Alaska, ACE - Central, AEA - Eastern, AGL - Great Lakes, AIN - International, ANE - New England, ANM - Northwest Mountain, ASO - Southern, ASW - Southwest, AWP - Western-Pacific)	AEA
ADO FAA district or field office code. (ex. CHI)	NYC
State Id Associated state post office code standard two letter abbreviation for U.S. states and territories. (ex. IL, PR, CQ)	NY
State Name Associated state name. (ex. Illinois)	NEW YORK
County Associated county (or parish) name. (ex. Cook)	CATTARAUGUS
County State Associated county's state (post office code) state where the associated county is located; may not be the same as the associated city's state code. (ex. IL)	NY
City Associated city name. (ex. Chicago)	GREAT VALLEY
Name Official facility name. (ex. Chicago O'Hare Intl)	GREAT VALLEY
Ownership Airport ownership type. (ex. PU - publicly owned, PR - privately owned, MA - air force owned, MN - navy owned, MR - army owned)	PR
Use Facility use. (ex. PU - open to the public, PR - private)	PU
Owner Facility owner's name.	ESTATE OF NEAL EDDY
Owner Address Owner's address.	4843 ROUTE 219
Owner City,State,Zip Owner's city, state and zip code.	GREAT VALLEY, NY 14741
Owner Phone Owner's phone number. (data formats: nnn-nnn-nnnn (area code + phone number), 1-nnn-nnnn (dial 1-800 then number), 8-nnn-nnnn (dial 800 then number)	716-945-3161
Manager Facility manager's name.	JOHN D. NORTHRUP
Manager Address Manager's address.	PO BOX 1465
Manager City,State,Zip Manager's city, state and zip code.	ELLICOTTVILLE, NY 14731
Manager Phone Manager's phone number. (data formats: nnn-nnn-nnnn (area code + phone number), 1-nnn-nnnn (dial 1-800 then number), 8-nnn-nnnn (dial 800 then number)	716-490-1134
ARP Latitude Airport reference point latitude (formatted).	042-12-13.3000N
ARP Latitude Sec Airport reference point latitude (seconds).	151933.3050N
ARP Longitude Airport reference point longitude (formatted).	078-38-56.9600W
ARP Longitude Sec Airport reference point longitude (seconds).	0283136.9600W
ARP Method Airport reference point determination method. (ex. E - estimated, S - surveyed)	E
Elevation Airport elevation (nearest foot MSL). Elevation is measured at the highest point on the centerline of the usable landing surface. (ex. 1200; -10 for 10 feet below sea level)	1450
Elevation Method Airport elevation determination method. (ex. E - estimated, S - surveyed)	E
Magnetic Variation Magnetic variation and direction magnetic variation to nearest degree. (ex. 03W)	10W
Magnetic Variation Year Magnetic variation epoch year. (ex. 1985)	1985
Sectional Aeronautical sectional chart on which facility appears. (ex. Washington)	DETROIT
Distance From CBD Distance from central business district of the associated city to the airport (nearest nautical mile - ex. 08).	01
Direction From CBD Direction of airport from central business district of associated city (nearest 1/8 compass point - ex. NE).	SE
Land Area Amount of land owned by the airport in acres.	26
ARTCC Id Boundary ARTCC Identifier. The boundary ARTCC is the FAA air route traffic control center within whose published boundaries the airport lies. It may not be the controlling ARTCC for the airport if a letter of agreement exists between the boundary ARTCC and another ARTCC. (ex. ZDC for Washington ARTCC)	ZOB
ARTCC Computer ID Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer identifier. (ex. ZCW for Washington ARTCC)	ZCC
ARTCC Name Boundary ARTCC name. (ex. Washington)	CLEVELAND
Responsible ARTCC Id Responsible ARTCC identifier the responsible ARTCC is the FAA air route traffic control center who has assumed control over the airport through a letter of agreement with the boundary ARTCC. (ex. ZDC for Washington ARTCC)	ZOB
Responsible ARTCC Computer Id Responsible ARTCC (FAA) computer identifier. (ex. ZCW for Washington ARTCC)	ZCC
Responsible ARTCC Name Responsible ARTCC name. (ex. Washington)	CLEVELAND
Tie In FSS Tie-in FSS physically located on facility. (ex. Y - tie-in FSS is on the airport, n - tie-in FSS is not on the airport)	N
Tie In FSS Id Tie-in flight service station (FSS) identifier. (ex. DCA for Washington FSS)	BUF
Tie In FSS Name Tie-in FSS name. (ex. Washington)	BUFFALO
FSS Toll Free Number Toll free phone number from airport to FSS for pilot briefing services the data describes the type of toll-free communications and the number to dial. The data formats and their meanings are: 1-nnn-nnnn, dial 1-800- then nnn-nnnn; 8-nnn-nnnn, dial 800 then nnn-nnnn; e-nnnnnnnn, enterprise number dial 0 & ask for enterprise nnnnnnnn; lcnnn-nnnn, local call - dial nnn-nnnn; dl, direct line telephone at the airport - no dialing required; z-nnnnnnnn, zenith number - dial 0 and ask for zenith nnnnnnnn; w-nnnnnnnn, dial 0 and ask for wx nnnnnnnn; c-nnnnnnnn, dial 0 and ask for commerce nnnnnnnn; ld-nnnnnnnn, long distance call - dial (area code) then nnnnnnn; lt-nnnnnnnn, long distal call dial 1-nnnnnnn; 1-wx-brief, dial 1-800-wx-brief; 8-wx-brief, dial 800-wx-brief	1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM Facility Id Identifier of the facility responsible for issuing notices to airmen (NOTAMS) and weather information for the airport. (ex. ORD)	BUF
NOTAM Service Availability of NOTAM 'd' service at airport. (ex. Y - yes, N - no)	Y
Activation Date Airport activation date (mm/yyyy). Provides the month and year that the facility was added to the NFDC airport database. Note: this information is only available for those facilities opened since 1981. (ex. 06/1981)	1985-12-01
Airport Status Code Airport status code: CI - closed indefinitely; CP - closed permanently; O - operational	O
Airspace Determination Airport airspace analysis determination. (ex. CONDL (conditional), NOT ANALYZED, NO OBJECTION, OBJECTIONABLE)	CONDITIONAL
Inspection Method Airport inspection method. (ex. F - federal, S - state, C - contractor, 1 - 5010-1 public use mail out program, 2 - 5010-2 private use mail out program)	S
Inspection Group Agency/group performing physical inspection (ex. F - faa airports field personnel, s - state aeronautical personnel, c - private contract personnel, n - owner)	C
Last Inspection Date Last physical inspection date (mmddyyyy)	2023-07-13
Last Owner Information Date Last date information response was completed by facility owner or manager (mmddyyyy)	1994-01-12
Airframe Repair Airframe repair service availability/type. (ex. MAJOR, MINOR, NONE)	NONE
Power Plant Repair Power plant (engine) repair availability/type. (ex. MAJOR, MINOR, NONE)	NONE
Lighting Schedule Airport lighting schedule value is the beginning-ending times (local time) that lights are operated. Format can be 1900-2300, DUSK-0100, ALL, DUSK-DAWN, NONE, etc.	SEE RMK
ATCT Air traffic control tower located on airport. (ex. Y - yes, N - no)	N
CTAF Common traffic advisory frequency. (CTAF) (ex. 122.800)	122.900
Segmented Circle Segmented circle airport marker system on the airport. (ex. Y - yes, N - no, none)	N
Non Commercial Landing Fee Landing fee charged to non-commercial users of airport. (ex. Y - yes, N - no)	N
Airport Position Source Airport position source.	OWNER
Airport Position Source Date Airport position source date (mm/dd/yyyy).	2024-02-09
Airport Elevation Source Airport elevation source.	OWNER
Airport Elevation Source Date Airport elevation source date (mm/dd/yyyy).	2024-02-09
Transient Storage Transient storage. (ex. Y - yes, N - no, none)	TIE
Wind Indicator Wind direction indicator. (ex. Y - yes, N - no, none)	Y
ARP Latitude DD Airport reference point Latitude (DD formatted).	42.2036958333333
ARP Longitude DD Airport reference point Longitude (DD formatted).	-78.6491555555556

Airport Remarks

E111	PRVDD IFR OPERATIONS ARE NOT CONDUCTED AND HANGARS TO THE S OF RWY BE OBSTRUCTION LGTD FOR NIGHT OPS.
A81-APT	ACTVT LIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF.
A40-06/24	RWY 06/24 LIRL NSTD.
A110-1	FOR RWY CONDS NOV THRU APR CALL AMGR.
A14	PAUL CARMICHAEL, ASST MGR 716-307-5832.
A110-6	FOR CD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0227.
A110-7	RWY 6/24: 200 FT OVRN S END, 400 FT N END.
A110-5	ARPT DALGT OPS ONLY.

Airport Schedules

Site Id Landing facility site number - a unique identifying number which, together with the landing facility type code, forms the key to the airport record. (ex. 04508.*A)	15344.*A
Loc Id Location identifier unique 3-4 character alphanumeric identifier assigned to the landing facility. (ex. 'ORD' for Chicago O'Hare)	N56
State Id Associated state post office code standard two letter abbreviation for U.S. states and territories. (ex. IL, PR, CQ)	NY
Sequence Attendance schedule sequence number. A number which, together with the site number, uniquely identifies the attendance schedule component.	1
Schedule Airport attendance schedule (when minimum services are available). Format is months/days/hours where the first part describes the months that the facility is attended, then the days of the week that the facility is open, and finally the hours within the day that it is attended. This field may also contain 'UNATNDD' for unattended facilities. If there are different schedules for different times of the year or different days of the week there will be separate records for each set of months, days, and hours of attendance. (ex. 'ALL/MON-FRI/SR-SS' means the facility is open year-round, Monday thru Friday, from sunrise to sunset).	ALL/ALL/DALGT

Heliport Facilities

Site Id Landing facility site number - a unique identifying number which, together with the landing facility type code, forms the key to the heliport record. (ex. 04508.*H)	15344.*A
Loc Id Location identifier unique 3-4 character alphanumeric identifier assigned to the landing facility. (ex. 'ORD' for Chicago O'Hare)	N56
Name Official facility name. (ex. Chicago O'Hare Intl)	GREAT VALLEY
Facility Status Code Facility status code: CI - closed indefinitely; CP - closed permanently; O - operational	OPERATIONAL
Region FAA region code. (ex. AAL - Alaska, ACE - Central, AEA - Eastern, AGL - Great Lakes, AIN - International, ANE - New England, ANM - Northwest Mountain, ASO - Southern, ASW - Southwest, AWP - Western-Pacific)	AEA
ADO FAA district or field office code. (ex. CHI)	NYC
State Id Associated state post office code standard two letter abbreviation for u.s. states and territories. (ex. IL, PR, CQ)	NY
County Associated county (or parish) name. (ex. Cook)	CATTARAUGUS
County State Associated county's state (post office code) state where the associated county is located; may not be the same as the associated city's state code. (ex. IL)	NY
City Associated city name. (ex. Chicago)	GREAT VALLEY
Ownership Facility ownership type. (ex. PU - publicly owned, PR - privately owned, MA - air force owned, MN - navy owned, MR - army owned)	PR
Use Facility use. (ex. PU - open to the public, PR - private)	PU
Distance From CBD Distance from central business district of the associated city to the Facility (nearest nautical mile - ex. 08).	1
Direction From CBD Direction of Facility from central business district of associated city (nearest 1/8 compass point - ex. NE).	SE
Sectional Aeronautical sectional chart on which facility appears. (ex. Washington)	DETROIT
Owner Facility owner's name.	ESTATE OF NEAL EDDY
Owner Address Owner's address.	4843 ROUTE 219
Owner City -	GREAT VALLEY
Owner State -	NY
Owner Zip -	14741
Owner Phone Owner's phone number. (data formats: nnn-nnn-nnnn (area code + phone number), 1-nnn-nnnn (dial 1-800 then number), 8-nnn-nnnn (dial 800 then number)	716-945-3161
Manager Facility manager's name.	JOHN D. NORTHRUP
Manager Address Manager's address.	PO BOX 1465
Manager City -	ELLICOTTVILLE
Manager State -	NY
Manager Zip -	14731
Manager Phone Manager's phone number. (data formats: nnn-nnn-nnnn (area code + phone number), 1-nnn-nnnn (dial 1-800 then number), 8-nnn-nnnn (dial 800 then number)	716-490-1134
ARP/HRP/VRP Latitude Facility reference point latitude (formatted).	42-12-13.305N
ARP/HRP/VRP Longitude Facility reference point longitude (formatted).	78-38-56.96W
Lat/Long Survey Method Facility reference point determination method. (ex. E - estimated, S - surveyed)	E
Elevation Facility elevation (nearest foot MSL). Elevation is measured at the highest point on the centerline of the usable landing surface. (ex. 1200; -10 for 10 feet below sea level)	1450
Elevation Method Facility elevation determination method. (ex. E - estimated, S - surveyed)	E
Land Area -	26
Non.-Comm. Landing Fee -	N
Airframe Repair Airframe repair service availability/type. (ex. MAJOR, MINOR, NONE)	NONE
Power Plant Repair Power plant (engine) repair availability/type. (ex. MAJOR, MINOR, NONE)	NONE
Transient Storage(Hangar,Buoy,Tiedown) -	N - N - Y
Lighting Schedule Facility lighting schedule value is the beginning-ending times (local time) that lights are operated. Format can be 1900-2300, DUSK-0100, ALL, DUSK-DAWN, NONE, etc.	SEE RMK
Wind Indicator Wind direction indicator. (ex. Y - yes, N - no, none)	Y
Segmented Circle Segmented circle Facility marker system on the Facility. (ex. Y - yes, N - no, none)	N
Control Tower -	N
Flight Service Station (FSS) -	BUFFALO
FSS on Airport -	N
FSS Toll Free Number Toll free phone number from Facility to FSS for pilot briefing services the data describes the type of toll-free communications and the number to dial. The data formats and their meanings are: 1-nnn-nnnn, dial 1-800- then nnn-nnnn; 8-nnn-nnnn, dial 800 then nnn-nnnn; e-nnnnnnnn, enterprise number dial 0 & ask for enterprise nnnnnnnn; lcnnn-nnnn, local call - dial nnn-nnnn; dl, direct line telephone at the Facility - no dialing required; z-nnnnnnnn, zenith number - dial 0 and ask for zenith nnnnnnnn; w-nnnnnnnn, dial 0 and ask for wx nnnnnnnn; c-nnnnnnnn, dial 0 and ask for commerce nnnnnnnn; ld-nnnnnnnn, long distance call - dial (area code) then nnnnnnn; lt-nnnnnnnn, long distal call dial 1-nnnnnnn; 1-wx-brief, dial 1-800-wx-brief; 8-wx-brief, dial 800-wx-brief	1-800-WX-BRIEF
Closest AWOS/ASOS/ATIS - ID Closest AWOS, ASOS, or ATIS ID available to facility.	OLE*AWOS-3
Closest AWOS/ASOS/ATIS - Type -	AWOS-3
Closest AWOS/ASOS/ATIS - Frequency -	118.375
Closest AWOS/ASOS/ATIS - Phone -	716-557-2001
Single Engine Aircraft Number of single engine general aviation aircraft.	3
Inspection Group Agency/group performing physical inspection (ex. F - FAA Facility's field personnel, s - state aeronautical personnel, c - private contract personnel, n - owner)	CONTRACTOR
Last Inspection Date Last physical inspection date (mmddyyyy)	2023-07-13
Last Info Response -	1994-01-12

RWY 06/24

Site Id Landing facility site number. The unique identifying number of the airport whose runway is being described. Together with the runway id field, this provides the unique key to a runway record.	15344.*A
Loc Id Location identifier unique 3-4 character alphanumeric identifier assigned to the landing facility. (ex. 'ORD' for Chicago O'Hare)	N56
State Runway state post office code. The state where the landing facility is located. This was used in sorting the entire file by state and site number.	NY
Runway Id Runway identification. Ex. 01/19; 18L/36R (parallel runways); H1 (helipad); N/S (north/south); ALL/WAY (seaplane); B1 (balloonport)	06/24
Length Physical runway length (nearest foot) (ex. 3500)	3200
Width Physical runway width (nearest foot) (ex. 100)	90
Surface Type Condition Runway surface type and condition. CONC - Portland cement concrete; ASPH - asphalt or bituminous concrete; SNOW - snow; ICE - ice; MATS - pierced steel planking, landing mats, membranes; TREATED - oiled, soil cement or lime stabilized; GRAVEL - gravel, cinders, crushed rock, coral or shells, slag; TURF - grass, sod; DIRT - natural soil; WATER - water; E - excellent condition; G - good condition; F - fair condition; P - poor condition; L - failed condition	TURF-DIRT-G
Surface Treatment Runway surface treatment. (ex. GRVD - saw-cut or plastic grooved; PFC - porous friction course; AFSC - aggregate friction seal coat; RFSC - rubberized friction seal coat; WC - wire comb or wire tine; NONE - no special surface treatment)	NONE
Edge Light Intensity Runway lights edge intensity. (ex. HIGH - high; MED - medium; LOW - low; NSTD - non-standard lighting system; NONE - no edge lighting system)	NSTD
Length Source Runway length source. (ex. NACO, AVN)	OWNER
Length Source Date Runway length source date (MM/DD/YYYY).	2024-02-09
Base End Id Base end identifier. The runway end described by the following information. Relates to the first part of the runway identification. (ex. For runway 18/36 the base end is 18)	06
Base Right Hand Traffic Pattern Right hand traffic pattern for landing aircraft. (ex. Y - yes; N - no)	N
Base Latitude DMS Latitude of physical runway end (formatted).	042-12-01.8500N
Base Latitude Seconds Latitude of physical runway end (seconds).	151921.8500N
Base Longitude DMS Longitude of physical runway end (formatted).	078-39-11.6200W
Base Longitude Seconds Longitude of physical runway end (seconds).	0283151.6200W
Base Elevation Elevation (feet MSL) at physical runway end. (ex. 58 120.5 13.0)	1450
Base TDZ Elevation Elevation at touchdown zone (feet AGL) (ex. 1200 187.5)	1450
Base Obstacle Controlling object description.	TREE
Base Obstacle Part77 FAA FAR Part 77 (objects affecting navigable airspace) runway category. (ex. A(V) - utility runway with a visual approach, B(V) - other than utility runway with a visual approach, A(NP) - utility runway with a non-precision approach, C - Other than utility runway with a non-precision approach having visibility minimums greater than ? mile, D - Other than utility runway with a non-precision approach having visibility minimums less than or equal to ? mile, PIR - Precision Instrument Runway	A(V)
Base Obstacle Clearance Slope Controlling object clearance slope. Value, expressed as a ratio of N:1, of the clearance that is available to approaching aircraft. If the clearance slope is greater than 50:1 then 50 or 50+ will be entered.	9
Base Obstacle Height Above Runway Controlling object height above runway height, in feet ADL, the object is above the physical runway end.	40
Base Obstacle Distance From Runway Controlling object distance from runway end distance, in feet, from the physical runway end to the controlling object. This is measured using the extended runway centerline to a point abeam the object. (ex. 800 0 NONE)	380
Base Obstacle Centerline Offset Controlling object centerline offset distance, in feet, that the controlling object is located away from the extended runway centerline as measured horizontally on a line perpendicular to the extended runway centerline. also, indicates the direction (left or right) to the object from the centerline as seen by an approaching pilot. (ex. 50r, 75l, none)	105L
Base Position Source Runway end position source. (ex. NACO, AVN)	OWNER
Base Position Source Date Runway end position source date (MM/DD/YYYY).	2024-02-09
Base Elevation Source Runway end elevation source. (ex. NACO, AVN)	OWNER
Base Elevation Source Date Runway end elevation source date (MM/DD/YYYY).	2024-02-09
Base TDZ Elevation Source Touchdown zone elevation source. (ex. NACO, AVN)	OWNER
Base TDZ Elevation Source Date Touchdown zone elevation source date (MM/DD/YYYY).	2024-02-09
Reciprocal End Id Reciprocal end identifier. The runway end described by the following information. Relates to the first part of the runway identification. (ex. For runway 18/36 the reciprocal end is 36)	24
Reciprocal Right Hand Traffic Pattern Right hand traffic pattern for landing aircraft. (ex. Y - yes; N - no)	N
Reciprocal Latitude DMS Latitude of physical runway end (formatted).	042-12-24.7600N
Reciprocal Latitude Seconds Latitude of physical runway end (seconds).	151944.7600N
Reciprocal Longitude DMS Longitude of physical runway end (formatted).	078-38-42.3000W
Reciprocal Longitude Seconds Longitude of physical runway end (seconds).	0283122.3000W
Reciprocal Elevation Elevation (feet MSL) at physical runway end. (ex. 58 120.5 13.0)	1450
Reciprocal TDZ Elevation Elevation at touchdown zone (feet AGL) (ex. 1200 187.5)	1450
Reciprocal Obstacle Controlling object description.	TREE
Reciprocal Obstacle Part77 FAA FAR Part 77 (objects affecting navigable airspace) runway category. (ex. A(V) - utility runway with a visual approach, B(V) - other than utility runway with a visual approach, A(NP) - utility runway with a non-precision approach, C - Other than utility runway with a non-precision approach having visibility minimums greater than ? mile, D - Other than utility runway with a non-precision approach having visibility minimums less than or equal to ? mile, PIR - Precision Instrument Runway	A(V)
Reciprocal Obstacle Clearance Slope Controlling object clearance slope. Value, expressed as a ratio of N:1, of the clearance that is available to approaching aircraft. If the clearance slope is greater than 50:1 then 50 or 50+ will be entered.	4
Reciprocal Obstacle Height Above Runway Controlling object height above runway height, in feet ADL, the object is above the physical runway end.	45
Reciprocal Obstacle Distance From Runway Controlling object distance from runway end distance, in feet, from the physical runway end to the controlling object. This is measured using the extended runway centerline to a point abeam the object. (ex. 800 0 NONE)	190
Reciprocal Obstacle Centerline Offset Controlling object centerline offset distance, in feet, that the controlling object is located away from the extended runway centerline as measured horizontally on a line perpendicular to the extended runway centerline. also, indicates the direction (left or right) to the object from the centerline as seen by an approaching pilot. (ex. 50r, 75l, none)	125R
Reciprocal Position Source Runway end position source. (ex. NACO, AVN)	OWNER
Reciprocal Position Source Date Runway end position source date (MM/DD/YYYY).	2024-02-09
Reciprocal Elevation Source Runway end elevation source. (ex. NACO, AVN)	OWNER
Reciprocal Elevation Source Date Runway end elevation source date (MM/DD/YYYY).	2024-02-09
Reciprocal TDZ Elevation Source Touchdown zone elevation source. (ex. NACO, AVN)	OWNER
Reciprocal TDZ Elevation Source Date Touchdown zone elevation source date (MM/DD/YYYY).	2024-02-09