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56NK

Buffalo General Hospital Heliport · Buffalo

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,026 ft / 313 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Buffalo General Hospital Heliport (56NK), located in Buffalo, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 0 active runways with a maximum elevation of 1,026 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Buffalo General Hospital Heliport
ICAO / IATA
56NK / —
Municipality
Buffalo
Country
Region
US-NY — New York
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,026 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KBUFILS
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
12 km / 6 nm
KIAGILS
Niagara Falls International Airport
24 km / 13 nm
CYSN
Niagara District Airport
41 km / 22 nm
KJHWILS
Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport
89 km / 48 nm
CYTZ
Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport
91 km / 49 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026