N43

VFR

BRADEN AIRPARK

EASTON · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
396.8'
Longest RWY
1,956'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR15:51Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into N43
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,396.8'
MSL · field 396.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +2 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF N43

N43 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KABE (LEHIGH VALLEY INTL) · 10.5 NM away. Conditions at N43 may differ.

METAR · KABE

Observed 15:51Z

KABE 271551Z 09006KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP243 T01780050
Wind
090° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.25 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
443 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
3 NM N
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
IPT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
THOMAS R. STOUDT
Address
BRADEN AIRPARK, 3800 SULLIVAN TRAIL, EASTON PA 18040

Flight service · Hours

FSS IPT
WILLIAMSPORT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1630

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
090° · 6 kt
RWY 18
153°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 153° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,397 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored153° / 333°1,956 ftASPH-TURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1826', trees, 415' from thr, 221' R of cntrln, slope 8
3628', trees, 685' from thr, 121' R of cntrln, slope 17

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)-A
N43 · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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

  • Aircraft may not be visible on all parts of the field.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Allentown Approach at 800-728-6322.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLTwenty-four hour self-serve fuel is available.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36Runway 18/36 has nonstandard low intensity runway lights spaced at 400 foot intervals.Show FAA
  • 18/36Runway 18/36 is 1956 feet by 50 feet asphalt aligned in the center of a 165 foot turf strip.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18Approach ratio is 22 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • Established prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · N43

Answer card
ICAO
N43
Name
BRADEN AIRPARK
Location
EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
396.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,396.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 1,956 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
090° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Braden Airpark sits in Easton, Pennsylvania. Field elevation is 396.8 ft MSL. It has one runway, 18/36, which is 1,956 ft long. The field is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. Approach, departure and clearance services are handled by Allentown frequencies listed in the Chart Supplement. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway is asphalt in the center of a turf strip. Published remarks also note nonstandard low-intensity runway lights spaced at 400 ft intervals. Runway 18 has an approach ratio of 22 to 1 to the displaced threshold. Brief the arrival carefully.

Lehigh Valley Aviation Services is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Twenty-four hour self-serve fuel is available. One published remark says aircraft may not be visible on all parts of the field. Do a careful taxi and ramp scan. This is a small, non-towered airport near a populated part of Pennsylvania. Expect to work the radio. Keep an eye out for local traffic. Verify current procedures before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Braden Airpark (N43)?
N43 has one runway, 18/36. It is 1,956 ft long. The published remarks also say the runway is asphalt in the center of a 165 ft turf strip.
Does Braden Airpark have a tower?
No. Braden Airpark is non-towered. Use CTAF 123.0 and UNICOM 123.0. Then coordinate with Allentown Approach if you need clearance delivery or IFR services.
Is there an ILS at N43?
No ILS approaches are published for N43. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach options before you file or launch.
What is the pattern altitude at Braden Airpark?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at N43?
Lehigh Valley Aviation Services is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (610) 231-5270 for current services and availability.
Is 24-hour self-serve fuel available at Braden Airpark?
Yes. The published remarks say 24-hour self-serve fuel is available. Fuel grade listed on field is AVGAS 100LL.
What should I know about runway 18/36 before landing?
Runway 18/36 has nonstandard low-intensity runway lights spaced at 400 ft intervals. The published remarks also note a 22 to 1 approach ratio to the displaced threshold on runway 18, so plan the approach carefully.
How do I get clearance delivery for N43?
The published remarks say to contact Allentown Approach at 800-728-6322 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures in the FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

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