7N8

VFR

BUTTER VALLEY GOLF PORT

BALLY · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
500'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:35Z
VFR sectional · 7N8
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Before you fly into 7N8
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,500'
MSL · field 500' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 7N8

7N8 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KUKT (QUAKERTOWN) · 8.6 NM away. Conditions at 7N8 may differ.

METAR · KUKT

Observed 18:35Z

KUKT 271835Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 20/05 A3021 RMK AO2
Wind
090° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.21 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
860 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
1 NM E
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
IPT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOHN L. GEHMAN
Address
3243 GEHMAN RD, BARTO PA 19504

Flight service · Hours

FSS IPT
WILLIAMSPORT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • DALGT

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
090° · 7 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
7N8 · CHART_SUPP
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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
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Runway 34 has a 119 foot tree line 1472 feet from the runway end and 233 feet to the right. There is a 12 to 1 slope to the displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • Runway 16/34 is located in the middle of a golf course.Show FAA
  • Trees and substantial terrain elevation changes are within 125 feet of each runway edge.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Allentown Approach at 800-728-6322.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 16/34Runway 16/34 is 1535 feet by 24 feet with an asphalt insert at the south end; the remainder is turf.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 34The displaced threshold is marked by three white lines.Show FAA
  • 16The displaced threshold is marked by three yellow tires.Show FAA
  • 16Runway 16 is marked with yellow wood panels; turf runway edges are marked with tires painted yellow.Show FAA
  • 16The controlling obstacle exceeds a 45 degree slope.Show FAA
  • 34The approach ratio is 25 to 1 to 250 feet displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules operations only.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 7N8

Answer card
ICAO
7N8
Name
BUTTER VALLEY GOLF PORT
Location
BALLY, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
500 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,500 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
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
090° at 7 kt
Favored runway now

Butter Valley Golf Port is in Bally, Pennsylvania. The field elevation is 500 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 1,535 feet by 24 feet. The south end has an asphalt insert. The rest is turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No published ILS approaches are listed.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local briefing says otherwise. This field sits in the middle of a golf course. Trees and terrain changes are close to both runway edges. Published remarks also call out a tree line near the Runway 34 end. Runway 16 has yellow wood panel markings. Turf edges are marked with yellow-painted tires. Runway 34 has a displaced threshold marked by three white lines. Runway 16 also has a displaced threshold marked by three yellow tires.

This is VFR only. First-time pilots should treat it as a short-field, obstacle-aware arrival. The published remarks also say the controlling obstacle on Runway 16 exceeds a 45 degree slope. For clearance delivery, contact Allentown Approach at 800-728-6322. No on-field FBOs are listed. Verify current services with the airport operator or call the field directly before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Butter Valley Golf Port (7N8)?
7N8 has one runway, 16/34. It is 1,535 feet by 24 feet. The south end has an asphalt insert. The rest is turf.
What is the pattern altitude at 7N8?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local briefing says otherwise.
Does Butter Valley Golf Port have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for 7N8. Plan for VFR operations only.
Is 7N8 towered or untowered?
7N8 has no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.
What should I know about obstacles at Butter Valley Golf Port?
The published remarks call out trees and terrain changes close to both runway edges. Runway 34 also has a tree line near the end. The controlling obstacle on Runway 16 exceeds a 45 degree slope.
What are the runway markings and displaced thresholds at 7N8?
Runway 16 is marked with yellow wood panels. Turf edges are marked with yellow-painted tires. Runway 34 has a displaced threshold marked by three white lines. Runway 16 has a displaced threshold marked by three yellow tires.
Is Butter Valley Golf Port VFR only?
Yes. The published remarks say VFR flight operations only. Check the current Chart Supplement and brief the field carefully before arrival.
Who can I contact for clearance delivery to Butter Valley Golf Port?
The published remarks say to contact Allentown Approach at 800-728-6322 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures with the airport operator before departure.

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