C28

VFR

PRESQUE ISLE BAY

ERIE · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
571'
Longest RWY
3,027'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:51Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into C28
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,571'
MSL · field 571' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 06
H/W +1 · X/W 20 kt R

METAR & TAF C28

C28 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KERI (ERIE INTL/TOM RIDGE FLD) · 5.1 NM away. Conditions at C28 may differ.

METAR · KERI

Observed 05:51Z

KERI 280551Z AUTO 15020G31KT 10SM BKN110 17/04 A2986 RMK AO2 PK WND 16035/0534 SLP109 T01720044 10211 20172 58006
Wind
150° @ 20G31 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 4°C
Altimeter
29.86 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,022 ft
Ceiling
11,000 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
1 NM NW
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
AOO

Airport manager

Name
DONALD WILLIAMS
Address
1146 WEST 35 ST, ERIE PA 16508

Flight service · Hours

FSS AOO
ALTOONA1-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
150° · 20 kt
RWY 06
064°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
20 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 06

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 06 · 064° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,571 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/24Favored64° / 244°3,027 ftWATER24 R

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
C28 · 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
MOGAS

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published

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.

Fuel notes

  • MOGASFuel is available from April to October. Closed during winter months.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · C28

Answer card
ICAO
C28
Name
PRESQUE ISLE BAY
Location
ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
571 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,571 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
06/24 · 3,027 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 20 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 06

Presque Isle Bay (C28) sits in Erie, Pennsylvania. Field elevation is 571 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. It is a 3,027 ft water runway, so plan for water operations only. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use standard 1,000 ft AGL unless local procedures or the current Chart Supplement say otherwise. For this field that works out to about 1,571 ft MSL. Magnetic runway headings are 064° and 244°.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Fuel remarks say MOGAS is available from April through October. It is closed during winter months. If you need current fuel or seasonal access details, call the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you go.

This is a small, non-towered water airport. First-time pilots should be ready for normal CTAF self-announce traffic and for seasonal fuel limits. Check the current Chart Supplement before departure for any updates that affect water operations, pattern use, or seasonal availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Presque Isle Bay (C28)?
C28 has one runway. It is 06/24 and it is a 3,027 ft water runway. The listed magnetic headings are 064° and 244°.
Is there a control tower at C28?
No. Presque Isle Bay is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.
Does Presque Isle Bay have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for C28. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at C28?
Pattern altitude is not published for this field. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. That is about 1,571 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation.
What fuel is available at Presque Isle Bay?
The published remark says MOGAS is available from April through October. It is closed during winter months. Call the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone to confirm current availability before arrival.
Are there any on-field FBOs at C28?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the provided facts. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
What is the field elevation at Presque Isle Bay?
Field elevation is 571 ft MSL. That matters for pattern work, density altitude planning and any performance calculations you do before a water landing.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into C28?
Plan for a non-towered water airport with seasonal fuel availability and no published ILS. Review the current Chart Supplement before departure. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and confirm any local water operations procedures with the airport operator.

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