Naval Air Station Rockaway
Daylight today(Sep 5, 2026, local time)
About 12h 56m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Naval Air Station Rockaway
Naval Air Station Rockaway adjoined Fort Tilden on the western portion of the Rockaway Peninsula in the New York City borough of Queens. It was established on transferred municipal property in 1917 during American involvement in World War I.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(4)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK CLASS B AREA G | Class B | Controlled | 3000 ft MSL | 7000 ft MSL |
| NEW YORK CLASS B AREA A | Class B | Controlled | GND | 7000 ft MSL |
| NEW YORK CLASS B AREA B | Class B | Controlled | 500 ft MSL | 7000 ft MSL |
| NEW YORK CLASS B AREA E | Class B | Controlled | 1500 ft MSL | 7000 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| One World Trade Center | 1,368 ft | 33 ft | — |
| 9 DeKalb Avenue | 1,066 ft | 108 ft | — |
| 3 World Trade Center | 1,050 ft | 89 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 1,017 ft | 46 ft | — |
| Four Seasons New York Downtown Hotel & Residences | 938 ft | 92 ft | — |
| 125 Greenwich Street | 912 ft | 66 ft | — |
| One Manhattan Square - Tower | 846 ft | 30 ft | — |
| 8 Spruce Street | 827 ft | 105 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Naval Air Station Rockaway located?
Naval Air Station Rockaway is closed located in Queens, United States.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Naval Air Station Rockaway data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.