Wellsville Municipal Airport - Tarantine Field (ELZ)

Wellsville Municipal Airport - Tarantine Field (KELZ) serves the village of Wellsville in western New York State, positioned at coordinates 42.11° latitude and -77.99° longitude in the scenic Genesee River Valley, providing essential aviation access to this rural community known for its agricultural heritage, proximity to state parks and recreational areas, and role as a gateway to the beautiful Southern Tier region of New York. The airport operates as a vital transportation resource for this small farming community that serves residents and visitors accessing the agricultural economy, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions available in the rolling hills and valleys of western New York's countryside. The facility features basic municipal infrastructure designed to accommodate general aviation, flight training, and emergency services serving the needs of local farmers, recreational pilots, and visitors exploring the region's parks, trails, and agricultural attractions. The airport enables convenient transportation for agricultural professionals supporting the area's dairy farming and crop production, recreational aviators accessing the scenic Finger Lakes region, and emergency services providing critical medical and public safety support to rural communities throughout the Southern Tier. Operational services focus on supporting the essential aviation needs of rural western New York while facilitating access to the agricultural economy and recreational opportunities that define this peaceful countryside region, demonstrating aviation's important role in maintaining connectivity for smaller communities. The airport represents valuable infrastructure enabling community development and recreational access in rural New York, where reliable aviation services support agricultural operations, flight training, and the outdoor recreation that attracts visitors to experience the natural beauty and peaceful rural character of the Southern Tier region.