Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)
Medium airport · Saranac Lake, New York, United States
Airport data
| Name | Adirondack Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSLK |
| IATA | SLK |
| Elevation | 1,663 ft (507 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°23'13" W 74°12'17" 44.38691, -74.20463 |
| Location | Saranac Lake, New York, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,573 ft (2003 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09/27 | 3,997 ft (1218 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Adirondack Regional Airport at a glance
Adirondack Regional Airport is a medium airport in Saranac Lake, New York, United States, known to airline systems as SLK. The field elevation of 1,663 ft (507 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSLK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 05/23 — offers 6,573 ft (2003 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSLK 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 Adirondack Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plattsburgh International Airport | KPBG | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Massena International Airport Richards Field | KMSS | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Cornwall Regional Airport | CYCC | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport | KBTV | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Ogdensburg International Airport | KOGS | 105 km (57 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Adirondack Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,663 ft field elevation of Adirondack Regional 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 Adirondack Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Adirondack Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Adirondack Regional Airport is KSLK, and its IATA code is SLK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Adirondack Regional Airport above sea level?
Adirondack Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,663 feet (507 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Adirondack Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.3869, -74.2046 — in Saranac Lake, New York, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Plattsburgh International Airport, about 65 km away.
Does KSLK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSLK 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 Adirondack Regional Airport?
Adirondack Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 6,573 ft (2003 m) with a ASP surface.