Elizabeth Field (0B8), New York
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Elizabeth Field (0B8/FID) is a low-traffic public airport on Fisher's Island, New York, serving general and business aviation. The field operates seasonally, with staffed hours running May through October and unattended status the rest of the year.
Runways
Elizabeth Field has two paved runways. The longest, 12/30, is 2,345 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Elizabeth Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Groton-New London (KGON), 5 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Elizabeth Field recorded 269 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July and August. Business aviation traffic at Elizabeth Fld concentrates in the summer months, peaking from June through September according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 73 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Elizabeth Field has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Providence Approach. When Approach is closed, contact Boston ARTCC.
REIL, PAPI, and MIRL lighting for runways 07/25 and 12/30 are activated via CTAF.
On runway 07, there is a 6-foot rock/gravel dune parallel to the runway, 75 feet to the right. A second 6-foot rock/gravel dune sits 165 feet from the runway, perpendicular to it.
On runway 12, a road embankment rising 15 feet or more runs parallel to the runway, 90 feet to the left.
On runway 25, brush 7 feet or taller is located 170 to 180 feet from the threshold, 42 to 61 feet to the left.
On runway 12, a 2.5-foot sign post is located 202 feet from the threshold, 87 feet to the right, with a matching 2.5-foot sign post 202 feet from the threshold, 78 feet to the left.
On runway 30, a 5-foot rock seawall runs parallel to the runway, 70 to 85 feet to the left.
The airport is attended May through October, Monday through Saturday from 0800 to 1630 and Sunday from 1000 to 1630. It is unattended November through April.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Elizabeth Field has five airfields within 22 NM. The closest is Groton-New London (KGON), 4.72 NM north.
Part of the Hartford and Springfield area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 0B8
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elizabeth Field (0B8) attended year-round?
Elizabeth Field operates on a seasonal schedule. It is attended May through October, Sunday 1000-1630 and Monday through Saturday 0800-1630, and is unattended November through April, so dispatchers should plan accordingly for off-season arrivals.
What runways are available at 0B8 Fisher's Island?
0B8 has two paved asphalt runways: 12/30 at 2,345 feet by 100 feet, and 07/25 at 1,806 feet by 75 feet. Both runways carry close-in obstructions noted in airport remarks, including dunes, brush, and a seawall near the runway edges.
Is customs available on-site at Elizabeth Field?
Elizabeth Field does not have customs listed as available on-site. The nearest customs facility is at KGON, located 4.72 nautical miles away, so aircraft requiring customs clearance should plan to route through that airport.