Aurora Balloonport (NY80) — South Wales, NY

Aurora Balloonport (NY80)
NY80
Aurora Balloonport (NY80)
South Wales, NY
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Aurora Balloonport (NY80) is a private-use balloonport located in South Wales, NY. The airport sits at an elevation of 900 feet above mean sea level. It features 1 runway.

Location & QuickFacts
FAA Information Effective 2026-09-03
Airport Identifier NY80
Airport Status Operational
Longitude/Latitude 78°34'9.0000" W / 42°41'47.0000" N
-78.569167 / 42.696389 (Estimated)
Elevation 900.00 ft / 274.32 m (Estimated)
Location Erie County, NY
Owner & Manager
Ownership Privately owned
Owner MARK G. GIEFLER
Address 6861 OLEAN ROAD
SOUTH WALES, NY 14139
Phone number 716-685-7908
Manager MARK G. GIEFLER
Address 6861 OLEAN ROAD
SOUTH WALES, NY 14139
Phone number 716-685-7908
Airport Operations and Facilities
Airport Use Private
Control Tower NON-ATCT
Sectional chart DETROIT
Region AEA - Eastern
Responsible ARTCC ZOB - CLEVELAND
Tie-in FSS BUF - BUFFALO
FSS Toll Free 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Runway Information
Runway B1
Dimensions 200 x 200 ft (61 x 61 m)
Surface TURF
Surface treatment
B1
Traffic pattern Left Left
Remarks
  • LOCATION IS STRICTLY A BALLOON PORT. USED FOR LAUNCHES OF HOT AIR BALLOONS
  • FOR CD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0490.
  • PRVDD VFR OPNS.