Airports / New York / LKP
Lake Placid Airport.
Lake Placid, New York · 1,747 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.8/5
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21 ratings
1
Operators based
1,747
Elevation ft
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#6 / 48
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4.8★ across 21 Google ratings , ranked against 48 rated NY fields.
13 nm
To the nearest alternate
Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Lake Placid, New York, Lake Placid Airport (KLKP / LKP) operates as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 1,747 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
Charter departments call it home: Adirondack Flying Service bases aircraft at LKP. Useful alternates include Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK, 13 nm), Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG, 31 nm), and Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV, 37 nm). LKP offers a single 4,196-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the light jet class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Lake Placid, NY destination guide. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from LKP, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KLKP. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Adirondack Flying Service
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Unicom 122.800
- Shuttle
- Taxi
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Aircraft cleaning
- +1 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KLKP
IATA
LKP
FAA / Local
LKP
Elevation
1,747 ft
Coordinates
44.2645° N · 73.9619° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs NY fields
state range 6–2,135 ft
At 1,747 ft, LKP sits higher than 93% of the 58 New York fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,196 ft
- 14/324,196 ft × 60 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,196 ft
LKP's 4,196 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 13nmSLKAdirondack Regional AirportSaranac Lake
- 31nmPBGPlattsburgh International AirportPlattsburgh
- 37nmBTVPatrick Leahy Burlington International AirportBurlington
- 55nmMSSMassena International Airport Richards FieldMassena
- 56nmYCCCornwall Regional AirportCornwall
- 57nmGFLFloyd Bennett Memorial AirportGlens Falls
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKLKP · Lake Placid Airport · Lake Placid, NY
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LKP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 159 nm | 46m |
| New York (TEB) | 205 nm | 53m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 356 nm | 1h 14m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 625 nm | 1h 51m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 759 nm | 2h 10m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,097 nm | 2h 57m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,151 nm | 3h 5m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,268 nm | 3h 21m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LKP?
- Lake Placid Airport's longest paved runway is 4,196 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at LKP?
- Lake Placid Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,196 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at LKP?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Lake Placid Airport as a home base, including Adirondack Flying Service. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Lake Placid Airport?
- One FBO serves LKP: Adirondack Flying Service. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to LKP?
- The closest alternate is Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK), about 13 nm away, followed by Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) at 31 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LKP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: New York about 53m (205 nm), Washington DC about 1h 14m (356 nm), Chicago about 1h 51m (625 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.