KLNS

VFR

LANCASTER

LANCASTER · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
402.6'
Longest RWY
6,933'08/26
Tower
06:00–23:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
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Before you fly into KLNS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–23:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,402.6'
MSL · field 402.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +2 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KLNS

Current METAR

Observed 20:53Z

KLNS 272053Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW050 20/05 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP226 T02000050 56006
Wind
VAR @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.20 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
752 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
4 NM N
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
LNS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ED FOSTER
Address
500 AIRPORT RD SUITE G, LITITZ PA 17543-9340

Flight service · Hours

FSS IPT
WILLIAMSPORT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • DAILY · 0700-2100

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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000° · 5 kt
RWY 31
290°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 290° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,403 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/2659° / 239°6,933 ftASPHStandard L
13/31Favored110° / 290°4,102 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
086,934'6,934'6,475'6,118'PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR5', road, 297' from thr, 380' R of cntrln, slope 20
266,934'6,934'6,177'6,118'PAPI 4-box left(3°)40', tree, 1266' from thr, 276' R of cntrln, slope 26
134,102'4,102'4,102'4,102'PAPI 2-box right(3°)76', tree, 1816' from thr, 477' R of cntrln, slope 21
314,102'4,102'4,102'4,102'VASI 2-box left(3°)30', trees, 958' from thr, 330' R of cntrln, slope 25

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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 08
LS · CAT I
LNS
108.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 08
KLNS · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Low pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
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

  • For clearance delivery when the air traffic control tower is closed, contact Harrisburg Approach at 800-932-0712.Show FAA
  • Runway lights and medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights are unmonitored when the tower is closed.Show FAA
  • Runway and taxiway conditions are not maintained outside of aircraft rescue and fire fighting coverage hours.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the air traffic control tower is closed, activate medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights on runway 08, runway end identifier lights on runway 31, high intensity runway lights on runways 08 and 26, medium intensity runway lights on runway 13/31, and taxiway lights on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 08/26The pavement classification rating value is 430/F/D/X/T for runway 08/26.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 08Runway 08 approach has an obstacle clearance slope ratio of 50 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • 26Runway 26 approach has an obstacle clearance slope ratio of 33 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Predates actual.Show FAA
  • Aircraft rescue and fire fighting is available from 0600 to 2100 Monday through Friday, 0600 to 1800 Saturday, and 0800 to 2100 Sunday. Emergencies outside air traffic control tower operating hours and aircraft rescue and fire fighting hours call Manheim Township emergency services at 911.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KLNS

Answer card
ICAO
KLNS
Name
LANCASTER
Location
LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
402.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,402.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2300
Total runways
2
Longest runway
08/26 · 6,933 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
10
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Lancaster Airport sits in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Field elevation is 402.6 ft MSL. The airport has 2 asphalt runways. The longest is runway 08/26 at 6,933 ft. Tower hours are 0600 to 2300. One ILS is published for runway 08. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

LNS Alliance Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. If you need fuel or ramp details, call them at (717) 735-9507 before you go. The published remarks also matter here. Runway and taxiway conditions are not maintained outside aircraft rescue and fire fighting coverage hours. When the tower is closed, runway and taxiway lighting is unmonitored. Runway 08 has an obstacle clearance note on approach. Runway 26 does too.

For a first-time arrival, pay attention to the tower schedule and the lighting setup after hours. The airport also publishes Harrisburg Approach as the contact for clearance delivery when the tower is closed. Check the current Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field. Expect a controlled airport with active traffic. Plan your arrival with the published frequencies and runway layout in mind.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KLNS?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What are the tower hours at Lancaster Airport?
The tower is open from 0600 to 2300.
Which runway has the ILS at KLNS?
Runway 08 has the published ILS approach.
What is the longest runway at KLNS?
Runway 08/26 is the longest runway. It is 6,933 ft of asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at KLNS?
LNS Alliance Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (717) 735-9507 for current service details.
What should I know about night operations when the tower is closed at KLNS?
The published remarks say runway and taxiway lights are unmonitored when the tower is closed. The lighting system can be activated on the CTAF, so verify the current procedure before departure.
Are there obstacle notes for the runway approaches at KLNS?
Yes. Runway 08 has an obstacle clearance slope ratio of 50 to 1 to the displaced threshold. Runway 26 has a 33 to 1 obstacle clearance slope ratio to the displaced threshold.
Who do I call for clearance delivery when the tower is closed at KLNS?
The published remarks say to contact Harrisburg Approach at 800-932-0712 when the tower is closed.

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