KBTP

VFR

PITTSBURGH/BUTLER RGNL

BUTLER · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
1,248.4'
Longest RWY
4,801'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:56Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KBTP PITTSBURGH/BUTLER RGNL showing runway layout — runways 08/26
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KBTP
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,248.4'
MSL · field 1,248.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KBTP

Current METAR

Observed 00:56Z

KBTP 120056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/ A2985 RMK AO2 SLP106 T0211 $
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
Altimeter
29.85 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
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
5 NM SW
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
BTP (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
STEPHANIE SARACCO
Address
473 AIRPORT RD, SUITE 2, BUTLER PA 16002

Flight service · Hours

FSS AOO
ALTOONA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0700-1900
  • SAT-SUN · 0800-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 08
064°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 08

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 064° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,248 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/2664° / 244°4,801 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSF52', trees, 957' from thr, 574' R of cntrln, slope 14
26PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)38', trees, 819' from thr, 11' R of cntrln, slope 16

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

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

Top-down satellite sketch of KBTP PITTSBURGH/BUTLER RGNL in BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA, showing runways 08/26 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 08
LS · CAT I
BTP
111.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 08
KBTP · IAP
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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
100LLAA+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AMB,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

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

  • NOISE ABATEMENT PROC IN EFCT; CMB TO 2000 FT BFR TURNING.
  • DEER AND BIRDS ON AND INVOF ARPT.
  • ARPT OFC HRS 0800-1630 M-F, CLSD HOLS.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MALSF RWY 08; REIL RWY 26; PAPI RWY 08 & 26; HIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL SELF-SERVE AVBL.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 26RWY 26 PUB ROAD AT THR 455 FT RIGHT.

Other notes

  • THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
  • OPR PRIOR TO 1959.
  • 1UNATNDD CHRISTMAS DAY AND EASTER DAY.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KBTP

Answer card
ICAO
KBTP
Name
PITTSBURGH/BUTLER RGNL
Location
BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
1,248.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,248.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 4,801 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
7
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Pittsburgh/Butler Rgnl (KBTP) sits in Butler, Pennsylvania. The field elevation is 1,248.4 ft MSL. It has one asphalt runway, 08/26, at 4,801 ft. There is no control tower. Use CTAF 123.05 for airport traffic. The published pattern altitude is not listed. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

KBTP has one ILS approach to runway 08. Runway 08 has MALSF. Runway 26 has REIL. Both runway ends have PAPI and high intensity runway lighting. The airport sits under Pittsburgh area Class B procedures on the approach and departure frequencies listed in the facts. If you are new to the field, plan for noise abatement. Climb to 2,000 ft before turning. Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport. That matters on taxi, takeoff and landing.

On the field, Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport carries 100LL. AirQuest Aviation carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. 100LL self-serve fuel is available. The airport office is open 0800 to 1630 Monday through Friday. It is closed on holidays. Runway 26 has a public road near the threshold, 455 ft to the right. Check current conditions before arrival if you are planning a night or low-visibility approach.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KBTP?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. For light piston aircraft, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KBTP have an ILS approach?
Yes. KBTP has one ILS approach to runway 08.
What runway is the ILS at Pittsburgh/Butler Rgnl?
The ILS is for runway 08. That is the published precision approach in the facts.
Is KBTP towered?
No. KBTP has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.05 for local traffic calls.
Which FBOs are on the field at KBTP?
Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport is on the field. It carries 100LL. AirQuest Aviation is also on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is self-serve 100LL available at KBTP?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL self-serve fuel is available.
What should I know about noise abatement at KBTP?
Noise abatement procedures are in effect. The published guidance is to climb to 2,000 ft before turning.
What runway length does KBTP have for landing performance planning?
KBTP has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 4,801 ft long and asphalt.

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