2G9

VFR

SOMERSET COUNTY

SOMERSET · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
2,275'
Longest RWY
5,002'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:55Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 2G9 SOMERSET COUNTY showing runway layout — runways 07/25, 14/32
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 2G9
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,275'
MSL · field 2,275' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 25
H/W +6 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF 2G9

Current METAR

Observed 07:55Z

K2G9 120755Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM SCT029 BKN037 BKN075 20/19 A2992 RMK AO2
Wind
230° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 19°C
Altimeter
29.92 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
3,421 ft
Ceiling
3,700 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 NE
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
AOO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DAVID WRIGHT
Address
159 AIRPORT LANE, FRIEDENS PA 15541

Flight service · Hours

FSS AOO
ALTOONA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1600*

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
230° · 6 kt
RWY 25
226°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 25 · 226° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,275 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored46° / 226°5,002 ftASPHStandard L
14/32121° / 301°2,729 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
07PAPI 2-box left(3°)
25PSIL(3°)18', pole, 544' from thr, 180' R of cntrln, slope 19
1416', road, 40' from thr, 124' R of cntrln, slope 2
3226', trees, 352' from thr, 74' R of cntrln, slope 13

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 2G9 SOMERSET COUNTY in SOMERSET, PENNSYLVANIA, showing runways 07/25, 14/32 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 25
LC
SOZ
108.7
LOC RWY 25
2G9 · IAP
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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
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

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
Yes

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 CD CTC JOHNSTOWN APCH AT 814-532-5960, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0213.
  • RWY 14/32 UNUSBL DURING SPRING THAW, WET PERIODS & SNOW; CHECK NOTAMS.

Lighting notes

  • MIRL RWY 07/25 & TWY LGTS ON DUSK-0000; ACTVT REIL RWY 07/25, PAPI RWY 07; PVASI RWY 25; - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LL24 HR SELF-SERVICE FUELING AVBL.
  • ASINGLE POINT REFUELING AVBL UPON REQUEST.

Runway surface & condition

  • 14/32617 FT BY 60 FT ASPH AT INTXN WITH RWY 07/25 & PARL TWY.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 14335 FT DTHR MKD WITH YELLOW CONES.
  • 14YELLOW CONES
  • 32YELLOW CONES
  • 1441 FT TREES; 578 FT FM DER, 9 FT LEFT. APCH SLP 22:1 FM DTHR.
  • 14ROAD ANGLES ACRS RCL.

Other notes

  • 1UNATNDD NEW YEARS DAY, EASTER, THANKSGIVING, DAY AFT THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS DAY AND ALL FEDERAL HOLS.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 2G9

Answer card
ICAO
2G9
Name
SOMERSET COUNTY
Location
SOMERSET, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
2,275 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,275 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
07/25 · 5,002 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
230° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 25

Somerset County Airport sits in Somerset, Pennsylvania. The field elevation is 2,275 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 07/25 at 5,002 ft asphalt. Runway 14/32 is 2,729 ft turf. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Johnstown Approach handles clearance delivery and approach control. The published ILS is for runway 25.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 3,275 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The airport sits in the Somerset area of Pennsylvania at a fairly high elevation, so expect performance to matter on warm days. Runway 14/32 has several operational notes. Runway 14 has a displaced threshold marked with yellow cones. The runway is also reported unusable during spring thaw, wet periods and snow. A road angles across the runway centerline. The airport is unattended on major holidays and federal holidays. Somerset County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Twenty-four hour self-serve fuel is available. Single-point refueling is available on request.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at Somerset County Airport (2G9)?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 3,275 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does 2G9 have an ILS approach?
Yes. The published ILS is for runway 25. Check the current Chart Supplement for the full approach details before you go.
Is Somerset County Airport towered?
No. It is an unattended non-towered field. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
Which runway is the longest at 2G9?
Runway 07/25 is the longest runway. It is 5,002 ft asphalt.
What should I know about runway 14/32 at Somerset County?
Runway 14/32 is 2,729 ft turf. Published remarks say it can be unusable during spring thaw, wet periods and snow. Runway 14 also has a displaced threshold marked with yellow cones.
Which FBO is on the field at Somerset County Airport?
Somerset County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (814) 445-1599 for current service details.
Is 24-hour self-serve fuel available at 2G9?
Yes. Published remarks say 24-hour self-service fueling is available. Verify current availability with the FBO if you need a specific fuel or service.
What runway lighting does Somerset County Airport have at night?
Runway 07/25 and the taxiway have medium intensity lights that operate from dusk to midnight. The runway end identifier lights, PAPI for runway 07 and VASI for runway 25 are activated by CTAF.

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