N27

VFR

BRADFORD COUNTY

TOWANDA · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
730.3'
Longest RWY
4,301'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:05Z
Satellite top-down sketch of N27 BRADFORD COUNTY showing runway layout — runways 05/23
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into N27
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,730.3'
MSL · field 730.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 23
H/W +4 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF N27

N27 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KELM (ELMIRA/CORNING RGNL) · 32.1 NM away. Conditions at N27 may differ.

METAR · KELM

Observed 05:05Z

KELM 120505Z 24004KT 10SM SCT020 21/20 A2978 RMK AO2 T02060200
Wind
240° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 20°C
Altimeter
29.78 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,799 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
2 NM S
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
IPT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SCOTT HAUSER
Address
415 AIRPORT RD., TOWANDA PA 18848

Flight service · Hours

FSS IPT
WILLIAMSPORT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • M-F · 0800-1700
  • NOV-FEB · SAT-SUN · UNATTENDED
  • MAR-OCT · SAT-SUN · 0800-1600

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
240° · 4 kt
RWY 23
203°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 23

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 23 · 203° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,730 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored23° / 203°4,301 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05PAPI 2-box left(3°)
23PAPI 2-box left(3°)

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 N27 BRADFORD COUNTY in TOWANDA, PENNSYLVANIA, showing runways 05/23 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 23
N27 · 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
Major
Power plant repair
Major
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
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

  • FOR CD CTC BINGHAMTON APCH AT 607-729-6146. WHEN APCH CLSD, CTC NEW YORK ARTCC AT 631-468-1425.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 05 & 23; PAPI RWY 05 & 23; MIRL RWY 05/23 - CTAF.

Other notes

  • ACFT OWNER SUP OWN TIE-DOWNS.
  • 1FOR SVC AFT HRS CALL 570-637-4902.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · N27

Answer card
ICAO
N27
Name
BRADFORD COUNTY
Location
TOWANDA, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
730.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,730.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 4,301 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
240° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 23

Bradford County Airport sits in Towanda, Pennsylvania. Field elevation is 730.3 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 05/23 and it is 4,301 ft long. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. The field uses Binghamton Approach for clearance delivery and approach services when available. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. Runway end identifier lights are installed on 05 and 23. Precision approach path indicators are also installed on both runway ends. Medium intensity runway lights are on 05/23 and are controlled by CTAF.

The on-field FBO is Bradford County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO directly at (570) 265-4900 for current service details. Published remarks also note after-hours service at 570-637-4902. Aircraft owners supply their own tie-downs, so plan for that before you arrive.

For a first-time arrival, the main things to brief are the non-towered pattern, the published lighting setup and the approach handoff to Binghamton. Check the current Chart Supplement for any changes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at N27 Bradford County Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Bradford County Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for N27. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before planning IFR.
Is Bradford County Airport towered?
No. N27 is a non-towered airport, so use CTAF 123.0 for self-announce traffic unless ATC gives you other instructions.
What runway is longest at N27 and how long is it?
Runway 05/23 is the only runway. It is 4,301 ft long.
Which FBO is on the field at Bradford County Airport?
Bradford County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (570) 265-4900 for current service details.
What are the CTAF and UNICOM frequencies at N27?
CTAF is 123.0. UNICOM is also 123.0.
How do I get clearance delivery at Bradford County Airport?
Published remarks say to contact Binghamton Approach at 607-729-6146 for clearance delivery. When approach is closed, contact New York ARTCC at 631-468-1425.
Is runway lighting available at N27 after dark?
Yes. Runway end identifier lights are installed on 05 and 23. PAPI is installed on both ends. Medium intensity runway lights are on 05/23 and are controlled by CTAF.

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