KPNE

VFR

NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
119.8'
Longest RWY
7,000'06/24
Tower
06:00–23:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR18:54Z
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Before you fly into KPNE
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–23:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,119.8'
MSL · field 119.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 15
H/W +8 · X/W 7 kt L

METAR & TAF KPNE

Current METAR

Observed 18:54Z

KPNE 271854Z 10011KT 050V130 10SM CLR 21/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP232 T02060056
Wind
100° @ 11 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.22 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
497 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
10 NM NE
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
PNE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOHN BREWER
Address
9800 ASHTON ROAD, PHILADELPHIA PA 19114

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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100° · 11 kt
RWY 15
129°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
7 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 15

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 15 · 129° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,120 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/2436° / 216°7,000 ftASPHStandard L
15/33Favored129° / 309°4,999 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
067,000'7,000'7,000'6,502'PAPI 4-box left(3°)59', trees, 1524' from thr, 372' R of cntrln, slope 22
246,826'7,000'6,102'6,102'PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR68', trees, 2273' from thr, 769' R of cntrln, slope 30
15PAPI 4-box left(3°)41', tree, 1023' from thr, 4' R of cntrln, slope 20
33PAPI 4-box left(3°)44', tree, 1472' from thr, 296' R of cntrln, slope 28

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 24
LS · CAT I
PNE
111.1
ILS OR LOC RWY 24
KPNE · 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)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AMB,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES,SURV

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
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

  • Turbojet aircraft are confined to full length runway 6/24 unless strong winds dictate otherwise.Show FAA
  • The airport is closed to Part 121 air carrier and Part 135 scheduled service.Show FAA
  • Limited touch-and-go operations are permitted from 0900 to 2200 Monday through Saturday and from 1200 to 2200 Sunday. Five per flight for noise abatement.Show FAA
  • Be alert for airport vehicles when the tower is closed.Show FAA
  • Runway 15 is noise sensitive. Runway 15 arrivals are requested to fly at or above the glide path.Show FAA
  • Taxiway J1 is a non-movement area.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when the air traffic control tower is closed, contact Philadelphia Approach at (800) 354-9884.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude for aircraft less than 12,500 pounds is 1120 feet mean sea level. Aircraft 12,500 pounds or more and all turbojet and turbine powered aircraft use 1620 feet mean sea level. Rotary wing aircraft use 920 feet mean sea level.Show FAA
  • Be alert for three large brightly lit jumbotron signs approximately 3 miles northeast of aerodrome 24. These signs may cause visual illusions during an approach or missed approach. Pilots be advised.Show FAA
  • Compass rose is not for public use.Show FAA
  • Taxiway L3 safety area is nonstandard.Show FAA
  • Deer and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Taxiway J between taxiway G and the helicopter apron is a non-movement area.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, high intensity runway lights on runway 06/24 are preset to medium intensity. To increase intensity and activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights on runway 24, use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Customs and Border Protection is available 24 hours with prior permission required by calling (215) 594-4272 or (215) 594-4141.Show FAA

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Key facts · KPNE

Answer card
ICAO
KPNE
Name
NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA
Location
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
119.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,119.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2300
Total runways
2
Longest runway
06/24 · 7,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
9
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
100° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 15

Northeast Philadelphia Airport is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The field elevation is 119.8 ft MSL. KPNE has two asphalt runways. The longest is 7,000 ft on runway 06/24. The airport has a control tower. Tower hours are 0600-2300. Runway 24 has the published ILS approach.

For pattern work, the published traffic pattern altitude for aircraft less than 12,500 pounds is 1,120 ft MSL. Aircraft 12,500 pounds or more use 1,620 ft MSL. Rotary wing aircraft use 920 ft MSL. Atlantic Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO directly at (215) 698-3100 for current service details.

This is a busy Philadelphia-area airport, so expect close ATC coordination and local traffic. Published remarks call out noise-sensitive operations on runway 15. Arrivals on 15 are requested to stay at or above the glide path. Limited touch-and-go operations are allowed. The airport also notes deer and birds in the area. Three bright jumbotron signs sit about 3 miles northeast of runway 24. They can create visual illusions on approach or missed approach. When the tower is closed, get clearance delivery through Philadelphia Approach. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any current restrictions before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KPNE for light aircraft?
For aircraft less than 12,500 pounds, the published traffic pattern altitude is 1,120 ft MSL. That is the number to brief for normal piston pattern work.
What are the tower hours at Northeast Philadelphia Airport?
The tower is open from 0600 to 2300. Outside those hours, check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest procedures before arrival.
Does KPNE have an ILS approach?
Yes. The published ILS is on runway 24. If you need the current procedure details or minimums, verify them in the current FAA Chart Supplement.
Which runway is the longest at KPNE?
Runway 06/24 is the longest runway at 7,000 ft. Runway 15/33 is 4,999 ft.
Which FBO is on the field at KPNE?
Atlantic Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO directly for current services and availability.
Are there noise abatement rules at KPNE?
Yes. Limited touch-and-go operations are permitted. The published limit is five per flight for noise abatement. Runway 15 is also noise sensitive. Arrivals on 15 are requested to stay at or above the glide path.
Can you get customs at KPNE?
Yes. Customs and Border Protection is available 24 hours with prior permission required. Use the published phone numbers before arrival and confirm the current process with the airport operator.
What should a first-time pilot watch for at KPNE?
Expect a busy Philadelphia environment with towered operations and close ATC coordination. The published remarks also call out deer, birds, airport vehicles when the tower is closed and bright jumbotron signs northeast of runway 24 that can create visual illusions on approach.

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