KZER

IFR

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY/JOE ZERBEY

POTTSVILLE · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
1,729.8'
Longest RWY
5,101'11/29
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:15Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KZER SCHUYLKILL COUNTY/JOE ZERBEY showing runway layout — runways 11/29, 04/22
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KZER
Conditions
IFR
IFR only · VFR stays grounded
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,729.8'
MSL · field 1,729.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22
H/W +7 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KZER

Current METAR

Observed 17:15Z

KZER 101715Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM BKN009 BKN019 23/20 A2994 RMK AO2
Wind
220° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / 20°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
3,080 ft
Ceiling
900 ft AGL
Rules
IFR

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 W
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
IPT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BILL WILLARD
Address
240 AIRPORT ROAD, POTTSVILLE PA 17901

Flight service · Hours

FSS IPT
WILLIAMSPORT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0730-1700
  • SAT - SUN · ON CALL

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
220° · 7 kt
RWY 22
199°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 199° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,730 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/2986° / 266°5,101 ftASPHStandard L
04/22Favored19° / 199°2,523 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
11PAPI 2-box left(3°)8', trees, 375' from thr, 480' R of cntrln, slope 21
29PAPI 2-box left(3°)19', trees, 221' from thr, 354' R of cntrln, slope 1
2227', trees, 320' from thr, 110' R of cntrln, slope 12

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 KZER SCHUYLKILL COUNTY/JOE ZERBEY in POTTSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA, showing runways 11/29, 04/22 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 11
KZER · 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)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
INSTR

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

  • DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC HARRISBURG APCH AT 800-932-0712.
  • GPU AVAILABLE FOR AC/DC POWER.

Lighting notes

  • ACTIVATE REIL RWY 11 & 29; MIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 11 & 29 ON CONTINUOUSLY.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLAVGAS SELF SERVE WITH CREDIT CARD.
  • AJET-A SELF-SERVE WITH CREDIT CARD.

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22NOT MAINTAINED WINTER MONTHS.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 04RY 04/22 EDGE & DSPLCD THLD MKD WITH ORANGE CONES.
  • 22APCH RATIO 19:1 TO DTHR.

Other notes

  • 1FOR SVC AFTER HRS 570-617-6002.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KZER

Answer card
ICAO
KZER
Name
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY/JOE ZERBEY
Location
POTTSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
1,729.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,729.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
11/29 · 5,101 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
IFR
Current wind
220° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

Schuylkill County/Joe Zerbey Airport sits in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. The field elevation is 1,729.8 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 11/29 at 5,101 ft. Runway 04/22 is turf at 2,523 ft. There is no control tower. Traffic flows through CTAF 123.075. Pattern altitude is not published, so plan to verify the current traffic pattern in the FAA Chart Supplement before arrival. No ILS approaches are published here.

The on-field FBO is Schuylkill County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet-A. Fuel is self-serve with credit card. The field also has ground power for AC and DC use. For after-hours service, the published number is the one to call.

A few operational items matter here. Deer are reported on and near the airport. Runway 04/22 has orange cones marking the edge and displaced threshold. That runway is not maintained during winter months. Runway 11 and 29 have REILs, medium intensity lighting and PAPI that stay on continuously. The airport is served by Harrisburg Approach for clearance delivery and approach or departure services. If you are planning a first visit, check the current Chart Supplement for any updated remarks before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KZER?
The longest runway is 11/29 at 5,101 ft. That is the paved runway to plan around for most operations.
Does KZER have a control tower?
No. KZER is non-towered. Use CTAF 123.075 for local traffic calls and coordinate as needed.
What is the pattern altitude at KZER?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Verify the current traffic pattern in the FAA Chart Supplement before flying in.
Are there any ILS approaches at KZER?
No ILS approaches are published for KZER. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
Which FBO is on the field at KZER?
Schuylkill County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet-A. Fuel is self-serve with credit card.
What runway lighting is available at KZER?
Runway 11 and 29 have REILs, medium intensity runway lights and PAPI that are on continuously. The lights are activated using the CTAF.
Is runway 04/22 usable year-round at KZER?
Runway 04/22 is not maintained during winter months. It also has orange cones marking the edge and displaced threshold, so verify conditions before using it.
What should a first-time pilot watch for at KZER?
Deer are reported on and near the airport. The field elevation is 1,729.8 ft MSL. Performance planning matters. Check the current Chart Supplement for any updated remarks before arrival.

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