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Dansville Municipal Airport (KDSV) serves the village of Dansville in New York's scenic Finger Lakes region, owned by the Town of North Dansville and located one nautical mile northwest of the central business district at 662 feet elevation covering 162 acres. The airport operates with two asphalt runways: the active runway 14/32 measuring 3,500 by 100 feet, and a closed runway 18/36, accommodating primarily general aviation operations with significant glider activity reflecting the area's favorable soaring conditions.
The facility supports an average of 131 daily aircraft operations (98% general aviation, 2% air taxi, 1% military) and bases 33 aircraft including single-engine, multi-engine, and notably 30% gliders, highlighting the airport's role as a hub for soaring enthusiasts. The terminal provides essential pilot services, basic passenger amenities, and serves as headquarters for the annual New York State Festival of Balloons held around Labor Day weekend, transforming the airport into a major regional aviation and ballooning celebration.
Strategically positioned in Livingston County's picturesque landscape, the airport provides recreational flying access to the Finger Lakes region's wineries, state parks, and outdoor attractions while supporting local agricultural aviation, emergency services, and flight training operations. The facility serves pilots seeking access to western New York's natural beauty, offering convenient proximity to the Genesee River Valley and serving as a gateway for exploring the region's eleven glacial lakes, rolling hills, and vibrant agricultural communities.
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Dansville Municipal Airport (KDSV) serves as Western New York's premier soaring and ballooning center, located one hour south of Rochester via Interstate 390. The facility hosts the Finger Lakes Soaring Club, which relocated here in 1963 after discovering superior thermal conditions. Their 60x100-foot hangar houses six gliders and two tow planes, with glider rides available year-round. Rochester Approach Control (123.7) provides radar services, while AWOS on 118.325 offers current conditions.
The annual New York State Festival of Balloons, established in 1982, transforms the airport each Labor Day weekend into a major regional attraction drawing tens of thousands of spectators and dozens of balloon operators. During this event, expect significant temporary flight restrictions, heavy vehicle traffic on Maple Street (main entrance), and limited parking. Flying Colors Ballooning operates commercial rides from here, serving Rochester area customers for over 20 years. Book accommodations months in advance as local hotels fill quickly.
Ground transportation requires pre-arrangement; no public transit serves the airport. Local taxis (585-335-5223) provide service to Dansville village center (1 mile) where restaurants and motels are walkable from the gate. Rental cars must be arranged through Rochester or Elmira airports. Pilots should monitor glider operations constantly - powerless aircraft have right-of-way and often operate without radios or transponders. The active runway 14/32 (3,635x100 feet asphalt) handles most traffic, while 18/36 remains closed. Nearby attractions include Letchworth State Park ("Grand Canyon of the East") 17 miles southwest with waterfalls and hiking trails, plus numerous Finger Lakes wineries within 30 minutes. The terminal provides basic pilot facilities: lounge, Wi-Fi, restrooms, but no fuel services after hours.
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• Check latest schedules when connecting through Dansville Municipal Airport.
• Dansville Municipal is a Finger Lakes GA field known for gliders and balloons.
• It has no scheduled airline service at all.
• Most visitors use Rochester, then drive south on Interstate 390.
• Several restaurants and a motel are within walking distance of the gate.
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Minimum domestic connection:
45 minutes
International connections:
90 minutes
Interline transfers:
120 minutes
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