29D

VFR

GROVE CITY

GROVE CITY · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
1,370.6'
Longest RWY
4,500'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 29D
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,370.6'
MSL · field 1,370.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 10
H/W +5 · X/W 8 kt R

METAR & TAF 29D

29D does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KUCP (NEW CASTLE MUNI) · 13.3 NM away. Conditions at 29D may differ.

METAR · KUCP

Observed 04:56Z

KUCP 280456Z AUTO 15009G15KT 10SM FEW100 BKN110 17/05 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP148 T01670050
Wind
150° @ 9G15 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 5°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,915 ft
Ceiling
11,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM W
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
AOO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MICHAEL BAUN
Address
GROVE CITY AIRPORT, 40 OAKLEY KELLY DR, MERCER PA 16137-8411

Flight service · Hours

FSS AOO
ALTOONA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1600

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
150° · 9 kt
RWY 10
083°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
8 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 10

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 10 · 083° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,371 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28Favored83° / 263°4,500 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
10PAPI 2-box left(3.8°)130', trees, 2727' from thr, 453' R of cntrln, slope 19
28PAPI 2-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 10
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLAA+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Other services
AMB,PAJA

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery contact Youngstown Approach at 330-856-4806. When approach is closed contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0234.Show FAA
  • Deer and geese are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Portable ground power unit available.Show FAA
  • Taxiway lights stub to apron.Show FAA
  • Avoid overflying the field during daylight visual flight rules because of the PAJA northwest corner of the field.Show FAA
  • Drainage ravine 15 feet deep located in safety area north of runway 10.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate the precision approach path indicator for runway 10 and 28; medium intensity runway lights for runway 10/28 are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL24-hour fuel is available with credit card.Show FAA
  • AJet-A anti-ice inhibitor available on request.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 10Runway 10 precision approach path indicator is unusable beyond 5 degrees left of runway centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • 1Unattended on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 29D

Answer card
ICAO
29D
Name
GROVE CITY
Location
GROVE CITY, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
1,370.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,370.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 4,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 10

Grove City Airport sits in Grove City, Pennsylvania. Field elevation is 1,370.6 ft MSL. It has one runway, 10/28, which is 4,500 ft long on asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.725. Approach and departure service is through Youngstown on 133.95 or 322.3 when available.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Grove City Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. 24-hour fuel is available with credit card. Call (724) 748-5530 for current service details.

A few operational items matter here. Avoid overflying the field in daylight VFR because of the PAJA northwest corner of the airport. Deer and geese are reported on and near the field. Runway 10 PAPI is available, but it is unusable beyond 5 degrees left of centerline. Medium intensity runway lights for 10/28 are controlled by CTAF. Taxiway lights stop at the apron. The field has a drainage ravine north of runway 10, so stay alert on the ground and in the pattern.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 29D Grove City Airport?
29D has one runway, 10/28. It is 4,500 ft long on asphalt.
Is there an ILS at Grove City Airport (29D)?
No ILS approaches are published for 29D. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at 29D?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Grove City Airport have a control tower?
No. 29D is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.725.
Which FBO is on the field at 29D?
Grove City Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (724) 748-5530 for current service details.
Can you get 24-hour fuel at Grove City Airport?
Yes. The published remarks say 24-hour fuel is available with credit card. Confirm any after-hours details with the FBO directly.
What should I know about runway 10 lighting at 29D?
Runway 10/28 medium intensity lights are controlled by CTAF. The PAPI for runway 10 is published, but it is unusable beyond 5 degrees left of centerline.
Are there any airport hazards at Grove City Airport?
Yes. Published remarks note deer and geese on and near the airport. There is also a drainage ravine 15 ft deep north of runway 10. Avoid overflying the field during daylight VFR because of the PAJA northwest corner of the field.

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