9N1

VFR

VANSANT

ERWINNA · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
390'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR15:54Z
VFR sectional · 9N1
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Before you fly into 9N1
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,390'
MSL · field 390' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 9N1

9N1 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KDYL (DOYLESTOWN) · 9.1 NM away. Conditions at 9N1 may differ.

METAR · KDYL

Observed 15:54Z

KDYL 271554Z AUTO VRB06G16KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP242 T01940039
Wind
VAR @ 6G16 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.24 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
567 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 SW
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
IPT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TOM MARDEN
Address
516 CAFFERTY RD, ERWINNA PA 18920

Flight service · Hours

FSS IPT
WILLIAMSPORT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0830-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 6 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
9N1 · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
GLD,INSTR,RNTL,SALES,TOW

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

  • Runway 05 landings and takeoffs are prohibited.Show FAA
  • There is heavy glider traffic.Show FAA
  • Gliders only use the power plane runway for landing to the west.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Allentown Approach at 800-728-6322.Show FAA
  • The airport is closed from dusk to dawn.Show FAA
  • The airport is closed to transient traffic December through April.Show FAA
  • Runway 23 is for based aircraft use only.Show FAA
  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Powered parachute operations are not permitted.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 07Runway 07/25 is marked with white tires; the displaced threshold is marked with white tires.Show FAA
  • 07Runway 07 approach ratio is 27 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport is for visual flight rules use only.Show FAA
  • Glider traffic pattern altitude is 800 feet above ground level; power plane traffic pattern altitude is 1000 feet above ground level. Power plane traffic should remain outside the glider traffic pattern and avoid flying directly over the airport.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 9N1

Answer card
ICAO
9N1
Name
VANSANT
Location
ERWINNA, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
390 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,390 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
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 6 kt
Favored runway now

Van Sant Airport sits in Erwinna, Pennsylvania at 390 ft MSL. It is a small VFR field with no control tower. No runways are listed in the facts here, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go for the latest runway status and any changes. No ILS approaches are published. The field is closed from dusk to dawn.

This is a mixed-use glider and powered-aircraft airport. The published remarks say gliders use the power plane runway for landing to the west. Runway 05 landings and takeoffs are prohibited. Runway 23 is for based aircraft use only. Heavy glider traffic is a real factor here. Power plane traffic should stay outside the glider pattern and avoid flying directly over the airport. The published traffic pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL for gliders. Power plane traffic pattern altitude is 1,000 ft AGL. For a first-time arrival, treat this as a VFR-only, coordination-heavy field. Deer are also reported on and near the airport. The Bird of Paradise at Van Sant is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL. For clearance delivery, contact Allentown Approach at 800-728-6322.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 9N1 Van Sant Airport?
The published pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL for gliders. Power plane traffic pattern altitude is 1,000 ft AGL.
Is 9N1 Van Sant Airport VFR only?
Yes. The published remarks say the airport is for VFR use only. Plan a visual arrival and check the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure.
What fuel is available on the field at Van Sant?
The Bird of Paradise at Van Sant is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL.
Is there a tower at 9N1?
No. The airport is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Are there any runway restrictions at Van Sant?
Yes. Runway 05 landings and takeoffs are prohibited. Runway 23 is for based aircraft use only.
What should I know about glider traffic at Van Sant?
Heavy glider traffic is published. Power plane traffic should remain outside the glider pattern and avoid flying directly over the airport.
Is 9N1 open at night?
No. The airport is closed from dusk to dawn. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other operating limits before you go.
How do I get clearance delivery for Van Sant?
The published remark says to contact Allentown Approach at 800-728-6322 for clearance delivery.

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