6G6 Cove Valley Airport

Before you fly into 6G6

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,156'

MSL · field 1,156' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF 6G6

6G6 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KAOO (ALTOONA/BLAIR COUNTY) · 10.2 NM away. Conditions at 6G6 may differ.

METAR · KAOO

Observed 23:53Z

KAOO 272353Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP220 T01560050 10194 20156 50004

Wind: 140° @ 9 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 16°C / 5°C
Altimeter: 30.17 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,243 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

6G6 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KAOO (ALTOONA/BLAIR COUNTY) · 10.2 NM away. Conditions at 6G6 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 00:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KAOO 272320Z 2800/2824 16010KT P6SM FEW250 FM280300 16009KT P6SM OVC200 FM281000 16011KT P6SM -SHRA SCT080 OVC100 WS020/17040KT FM281300 17012KT P6SM -SHRA OVC080 WS015/17042KT FM281500 17011G18KT P6SM OVC080 FM281800 18008KT P6SM OVC025 FM282000 19008KT P6SM OVC015

BASEVFR

28 00:00Z–28 03:00Z

Wind: 160° at 10 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 25,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 2 NM W
VFR sectional: DETROIT
ARTCC: ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility: AOO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: CHRISTOPHER H. BARTEL
Phone: 814-832-2694
Address: 1565 AIRPORT ROAD, WILLIAMSBURG PA 16693

Flight service · Hours

FSS AOO: ALTOONA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-FRI · 0800-1700
SAT-SUN · IREG

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

140° · 9 kt

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Pattern entry · RWY —

No runway selected.

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

6G6 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

6G6 · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Hangar
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.35

KRVL·Mifflin County Airport·30.9 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.35

2G9·Somerset County Airport·43.5 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.35atKRVLMifflin County Airport30.9 nm
Jet A$5.35at2G9Somerset County Airport43.5 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

The turf runway is soft during spring and after rains. No operations are permitted when the runway is soft or snow covered.Show FAA
Deer and occasional geese are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
For clearance delivery, contact Johnstown Approach at 814-532-5960. When Johnstown Approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0213.Show FAA
An airport safety briefing is required before landing. Call 814-832-2694.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

04The displaced threshold on runway 04 is marked with white barrels.Show FAA
04Runway 04/22 is marked with white boundary markers.Show FAA
22The approach slope to the displaced threshold on runway 22 is 31 to 1.Show FAA
04The approach slope to the displaced threshold on runway 04 is 25 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

The airport was built before 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 6G6

Answer card

ICAO: 6G6
Name: COVE VALLEY
Location: WILLIAMSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation: 1,156 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,156 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 0
Longest runway: –
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 9°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 140° at 9 kt
Favored runway now: –

Cove Valley Airport sits near Williamsburg, Pennsylvania. Field elevation is 1,156 ft MSL. This is an uncontrolled field with CTAF 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go. The airport has one turf runway. The published remarks do not list a runway length, so verify the usable surface and current condition before departure.

This field has a few items a first-time pilot should plan around. A safety briefing is required before landing. Call 814-832-2694 before arrival. The turf runway is soft in spring and after rain. No operations are permitted when the runway is soft or snow covered. Deer and occasional geese are reported on and near the airport. Clearance delivery is handled through Johnstown Approach at 814-532-5960. When Johnstown Approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0213.

Published remarks also note displaced threshold slopes on runway 04 and runway 22. Runway 04/22 is marked with white boundary markers. The displaced threshold on runway 04 is marked with white barrels. The airport was built before 1959. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any additional operating notes before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Cove Valley Airport (6G6)?

Field elevation is 1,156 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning and density altitude, especially on warm days.

Is Cove Valley Airport towered or uncontrolled?

It is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for taxi, departure and pattern work.

Does 6G6 have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for 6G6. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or launch.

What runway is available at Cove Valley Airport?

The facts list one turf runway. The published remarks reference runway 04/22, but no runway length is provided. Verify the current runway condition before arrival.

What should I know about the runway surface at 6G6?

The turf runway can be soft in spring and after rain. No operations are permitted when the runway is soft or snow covered.

Is there a required briefing before landing at Cove Valley?

Yes. A safety briefing is required before landing. Call 814-832-2694 before you go in.

What clearance delivery procedure is used at 6G6?

For clearance delivery, contact Johnstown Approach at 814-532-5960. When Johnstown Approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0213.

Are there wildlife or obstruction concerns at Cove Valley Airport?

Yes. Deer and occasional geese are reported on and near the airport. The published remarks also note displaced threshold slopes on runway 04 and runway 22. Review the current Chart Supplement before arrival.

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