🇺🇸 Dutchess County Airport

Hudson Valley Regional Airport (KPOU/POU) is a medium-sized, publicly-owned general aviation airfield located approximately 4 miles south of Poughkeepsie, New York, in the Town of Wappinger. It was activated in April 1941.

Type of Facility and Operations:

• It is open to the public and primarily serves corporate and general aviation transportation services.
• The airport has two paved runways and one grass strip.
• It has a control tower with varying operational hours: 0700 to 2200 (Summer: May 15 – Sep 14) and 0700 to 2100 (Winter: Sep 15 – May 14). When the tower is closed, the airspace becomes Class E, and pilots use CTAF 124.0 for activating runway lights.
• The airspace is Class D with a 2700’ MSL ceiling.
• Fuel services include 100LL and JET-A, and both major airframe and powerplant services are available.
• A landing fee applies to multi-engine aircraft.

Notable Features or History:

• Runway 24 is the calm wind runway and is utilized most often.
• Noise abatement procedures are in effect, and details can be obtained by contacting the Airport Manager.
• Deer and birds are often present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
• Runway 15-33 is closed to air carrier aircraft.
• The airport is managed by Dutchess County.

Current Status:

• The airport continues to focus on facility care and upkeep.
• Flight services are provided by FlightLevel Aviation.
• The airport's administrative office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

*Sources researched: faa.gov, co.dutchess.ny.us, dutchessny.gov, airnav.com*