KPSB

VFR

MID-STATE

PHILIPSBURG · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
1,948'
Longest RWY
5,711'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KPSB
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,948'
MSL · field 1,948' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16
H/W +8 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KPSB

KPSB does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KUNV (STATE COLLEGE RGNL) · 11.1 NM away. Conditions at KPSB may differ.

METAR · KUNV

Observed 00:53Z

KUNV 280053Z 16008KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3016
Wind
160° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.16 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,238 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
8 NM E
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
AOO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JERRY LESE
Address
451 AIRPORT ROAD, PHILIPSBURG PA 16866

Flight service · Hours

FSS AOO
ALTOONA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
160° · 8 kt
RWY 16
145°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 145° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,948 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored145° / 325°5,711 ftASPHStandard L
06/2439° / 219°5,006 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1632', trees, 415' from thr, 279' R of cntrln, slope 6
3457', trees, 551' from thr, 279' R of cntrln, slope 6
0622', trees, 337' from thr, 162' R of cntrln, slope 6
2442', trees, 272' from thr, 253' R of cntrln, slope 1

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 16
KPSB · 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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • Heavy glider activity occurs during daylight hours at all altitudes on and in the vicinity of the airport and within 15 nautical miles east and south of the airport.Show FAA
  • Airport access is limited; contact the manager to coordinate at 814-342-1080.Show FAA
  • Contact non-government operations on frequencies 30.5, 122.85, or 242.4.Show FAA
  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery if unable to contact on flight service station frequency, contact New York ARTCC at 631-468-1425.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runways 06/24 and 16/34 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 06Markings on runway 06 are extremely faded.Show FAA
  • 34Markings on runway 34 are extremely faded.Show FAA
  • 16Markings on runway 16 are extremely faded.Show FAA
  • 24Markings on runway 24 are extremely faded.Show FAA
  • 06Runway 24 is closed for night visual approach due to obstructions.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • Existence predates requirement for analysis.Show FAA
  • 16/34Asphalt is crumbling at the intersection of runways 16 and 34 causing potholes and foreign object debris.Show FAA
  • 06/24Asphalt is crumbling at the intersection of runways 06 and 24 causing potholes and foreign object debris.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KPSB

Answer card
ICAO
KPSB
Name
MID-STATE
Location
PHILIPSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
1,948 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,948 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
16/34 · 5,711 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16

MID-STATE is in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. The field elevation is 1,948 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 16/34 at 5,711 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here. For a light piston, the pattern altitude is not published in the source data. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

This is a field where runway condition matters. The published remarks say the asphalt is crumbling at the 16/34 intersection. That can mean potholes and FOD. Markings on all runway ends are extremely faded. Runway 24 is also closed for night visual approach because of obstructions. Medium intensity runway lights on both runways are activated by CTAF.

Expect heavy glider activity during daylight hours at all altitudes on and near the airport. The activity extends within 15 NM east and south of the field. Airport access is limited. Call the manager at 814-342-1080 before you go. No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts, so verify fuel and services with the airport operator or on CTAF before arrival. The airport sits in central Pennsylvania terrain, so plan your descent and arrival with the elevation in mind.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KPSB?
KPSB sits at 1,948 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning and density altitude, especially on warm days.
What is the longest runway at MID-STATE?
Runway 16/34 is the longest runway at 5,711 ft. The other runway is 06/24 at 5,006 ft.
Does KPSB have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KPSB. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at KPSB?
The source data does not publish a pattern altitude. For a light piston, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is MID-STATE towered?
No. KPSB is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.
Are there runway or lighting issues at KPSB?
Yes. The remarks say the 16/34 intersection has crumbling asphalt with potholes and FOD. Markings on all runway ends are extremely faded. The runway lights are medium intensity and are activated by CTAF.
Can you land on runway 24 at night?
Runway 24 is closed for night visual approach because of obstructions. Plan on using current published guidance and verify the field status before a night arrival.
Which FBOs are on the field at KPSB?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

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