Hornell Municipal (KHTF), New York
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Hornell Municipal (KHTF) is a non-towered public airport in Hornell, New York, with a single paved runway and no on-field customs service, the nearest customs point of entry being KROC roughly 44 nautical miles away. The field sees modest business aviation traffic and operates on an attended schedule of 0800-1600 daily, with fuel available in both 100LL and Jet A. Approach, departure, and clearance delivery are handled through Cleveland ARTCC rather than a local tower, and the field is also used for helicopter medivac operations.
Runways
Hornell Municipal has one paved runway, 18/36, 5,000 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Hornell Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 4pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Hornell Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Frederick Douglass / Greater Rochester International (KROC), 44 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Hornell Municipal recorded 61 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KHTF peaks in July with 13 operations, compared to as few as 2 to 3 flights during the winter and early spring months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 13 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Hornell Municipal averages 3.8 days above 90°F in July, 29.2 freeze days in January and 6.0 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81.0°F, and January the coldest, at 30.0°F.
Weather station is 2.2 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Hornell Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
For approach and departure, contact Cleveland ARTCC.
REIL for runway 18 and 36, and MIRL for runway 18/36, are pilot-activated on CTAF.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 5 degrees right and left of the runway centerline.
Runway 18 has an obstacle clearance slope of 17:1 to the displaced threshold.
Frequent helicopter medivac operations occur at this airport. Monitor CTAF accordingly.
For clearance delivery, contact Cleveland ARTCC.
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below -18C.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Hornell Municipal has five airfields within 38 NM. The closest is Wellsville Municipal / Tarantine Field (KELZ), 21.33 NM southwest.
Part of the Buffalo and Niagara area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KHTF
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Frequently asked questions
Does KHTF have customs service on site?
Hornell Municipal (KHTF) has no on-site customs processing. The nearest customs point of entry is KROC, located approximately 44 nautical miles away. Aircraft requiring customs clearance need to route through Rochester or another designated port of entry rather than clearing directly at Hornell.
What runway does Hornell Municipal offer for arrivals and departures?
Hornell Municipal (KHTF) has a single paved runway, 18/36, measuring 5,000 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. There is no tower on the field, so traffic is coordinated on CTAF. Approach and departure services are provided by Cleveland ARTCC rather than a local facility.
When is KHTF attended and what fuel is available?
Hornell Municipal (KHTF) is attended daily from 0800 to 1600. Both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel are available on the field. Outside of these hours, pilots should plan fuel and services accordingly, as there is no indication of extended or after-hours attendance at this airport.
Are there any low-visibility approach limitations at KHTF?
Yes, the PAPI at Hornell Municipal (KHTF) is unusable beyond 5 degrees right and left of the runway centerline, which limits its guidance to aircraft that remain closely aligned with the extended runway centerline. Pilots should also note the runway 18 obstacle clearance slope of 17:1 to the displaced threshold when planning approaches.