Dutchess County Airport (KPOU)
Medium airport · Poughkeepsie, New York, United States
Airport data
| Name | Dutchess County Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPOU |
| IATA | POU |
| Elevation | 165 ft (50 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°37'36" W 73°53'3" 41.62660, -73.88420 |
| Location | Poughkeepsie, New York, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,001 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 07/25 | 1,357 ft (414 m) | 100 ft | GRS | No |
| 15/33 | 2,743 ft (836 m) | 100 ft | PEM | Yes |
Dutchess County Airport at a glance
Dutchess County Airport is a medium airport in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States, known to airline systems as POU. The field elevation of 165 ft (50 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPOU are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 06/24 — offers 5,001 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KPOU shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Dutchess County Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New York Stewart International Airport | KSWF | 23 km (12 NM) |
| Danbury Municipal Airport | KDXR | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Westchester County Airport | KHPN | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport | KBDR | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Teterboro Airport | KTEB | 88 km (48 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dutchess County Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 165 ft field elevation of Dutchess County Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Dutchess County Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dutchess County Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dutchess County Airport is KPOU, and its IATA code is POU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dutchess County Airport above sea level?
Dutchess County Airport sits at an elevation of 165 feet (50 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dutchess County Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.6266, -73.8842 — in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is New York Stewart International Airport, about 23 km away.
Does KPOU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPOU appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Dutchess County Airport?
Dutchess County Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 5,001 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.