8N1

VFR

GRIMES

BETHEL · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
582'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
VFR sectional · 8N1
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Before you fly into 8N1
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,582'
MSL · field 582' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 8N1

8N1 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KZER (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY/JOE ZERBEY) · 14.2 NM away. Conditions at 8N1 may differ.

METAR · KZER

Observed 21:15Z

KZER 272115Z AUTO 16007KT 110V180 10SM CLR 18/01 A3021 RMK AO2
Wind
160° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 1°C
Altimeter
30.21 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
722 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
2 NM E
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
IPT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PAUL D DOUGHERTY JR
Address
371 AIRPORT RD, BETHEL PA 19507

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
160° · 7 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
8N1 · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • The airport is closed from sunset to sunrise.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Harrisburg Approach at 800-932-0712.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 11Runways 11 and 29 have displaced thresholds marked by red discs.Show FAA
  • 11Runways 11 and 29 are marked with white discs.Show FAA
  • 11The approach slope to the displaced threshold on runway 11 is 22 to 1.Show FAA
  • 29The approach slope to the displaced threshold on runway 29 is 11 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 11/29The first 700 feet of runway on the west end is unusable during early spring due to wet conditions.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 8N1

Answer card
ICAO
8N1
Name
GRIMES
Location
BETHEL, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
582 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,582 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 7 kt
Favored runway now

Grimes Airport sits near Bethel, Pennsylvania. The field elevation is 582 ft MSL. There are no runways listed in the facts block, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you plan a landing. No control tower is published. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL only if the current Chart Supplement confirms that is appropriate for your operation. The airport is closed from sunset to sunrise. That matters here. Plan your arrival in daylight only.

Published remarks also call out displaced thresholds on runways 11 and 29. The approach slope to the displaced threshold on runway 11 is 22 to 1. The approach slope to the displaced threshold on runway 29 is 11 to 1. The first 700 feet of the west end of runway 11/29 is unusable during early spring because of wet conditions. For clearance delivery, contact Harrisburg Approach at 800-932-0712. No on-field FBOs are listed. Verify services with the airport operator before you go.

Frequently asked questions

Is Grimes Airport open at night?
No. The published remarks say the airport is closed from sunset to sunrise. Plan a daylight arrival and departure only.
What runway is available at 8N1?
The facts block shows no runways listed. The published remarks do reference runway 11/29, including displaced thresholds. Verify the current runway status in the FAA Chart Supplement before flight.
Does 8N1 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for Grimes Airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Grimes Airport?
The facts block does not publish a pattern altitude. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern altitude before operating there.
What are the CTAF and UNICOM frequencies at 8N1?
CTAF is 122.8. UNICOM is also 122.8.
Are there any FBOs on the field at Grimes Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts block. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.
What runway limitations should I know about at 8N1?
The published remarks say the first 700 feet of the west end of runway 11/29 is unusable during early spring because of wet conditions. The remarks also note displaced thresholds on runways 11 and 29.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at Grimes Airport?
The published remarks say to contact Harrisburg Approach at 800-932-0712 for clearance delivery. Use that number for current handling details before departure.

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