N74 Penns Cave Airport

Before you fly into N74

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,245'

MSL · field 1,245' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 25

H/W +3 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF N74

N74 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KUNV (STATE COLLEGE RGNL) · 11.4 NM away. Conditions at N74 may differ.

METAR · KUNV

Observed 06:55Z

KUNV 120655Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM BKN015 BKN019 20/20 A2986 RMK AO2 T02000200

Wind: 190° @ 4 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 20°C / 20°C
Altimeter: 29.86 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 2,218 ft
Ceiling: 1,500 ft AGL
Rules: MVFR

N74 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KUNV (STATE COLLEGE RGNL) · 11.4 NM away. Conditions at N74 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 18:00Z–12 18:00Z

TAF KUNV 111740Z 1118/1218 24007KT P6SM BKN035 BKN045 FM112000 26010G18KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS BKN050CB BKN100 PROB30 1121/1123 26015G30KT 2SM TSRA OVC050CB FM112300 25007KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 FM120600 24003KT 4SM BR VCFG SCT050 SCT150 FM121400 26010KT P6SM BKN015 FM121500 26012G20KT P6SM BKN025

BASEVFR

11 18:00Z–11 20:00Z

Wind: 240° at 7 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 3,500 ft, Broken 4,500 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 4 NM NE
VFR sectional: DETROIT
ARTCC: ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility: AOO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: RUSSELL E. SCHLEIDEN
Phone: 814-364-1479
Address: 3606 LOWER BRUSH VALLEY ROAD, CENTRE HALL PA 16828

Flight service · Hours

FSS AOO: ALTOONA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: IRREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

190° · 4 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 25

231°M

Head/Tail

+3 kt

Crosswind

3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 25

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
07/25Favored	51° / 231°	2,509 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
07	—	—	—	—	—	—	52', tree, 616' from thr, 144' R of cntrln, slope 8
25	—	—	—	—	—	—	46', tree, 928' from thr, 189' R of cntrln, slope 15

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 N74 PENNS CAVE in CENTRE HALL, PENNSYLVANIA, showing runways 07/25 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

N74 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

N74 · CHART_SUPP

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 (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
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.80

KLHV·William T. Piper Memorial Airport·16.9 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$4.50

N79·Northumberland County Airport·47.8 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.80atKLHVWilliam T. Piper Memorial Airport16.9 nm
Jet A$4.50atN79Northumberland County Airport47.8 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

DEER ON & INVOF ARPT AT NIGHT.
750 FT AGL MTNS 1/2 MI S & 700 FT AGL MTN 1/2 MI N; BOTH UNLGTD & UNMKD.
NO NIGHT OPERATIONS.
FOR CD CTC NEW YORK ARTCC AT 631-468-1425.

Runway surface & condition

07/25FIRST 864 FT OF RY 07 HAS A 3.34 PER CENT UPSLOPE.

Other notes

USE IN VFR CONDITIONS ONLY.
1FOR SVC CALL (814) 364-1479

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · N74

Answer card

ICAO: N74
Name: PENNS CAVE
Location: CENTRE HALL, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation: 1,245 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,245 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 07/25 · 2,509 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 10°
Current flight rules: MVFR
Current wind: 190° at 4 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 25

Penns Cave Airport (N74) sits in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania. The field elevation is 1,245 ft MSL. It has one runway, 07/25, which is 2,509 ft long and asphalt. The airport is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 2,245 ft MSL based on the field elevation. This airport is for VFR conditions only. No night operations are permitted. Deer are reported on and near the airport at night, so daylight arrivals and departures make more sense here.

Runway 07 has a 3.34 percent upslope for the first 864 ft. That can matter on takeoff roll and landing distance planning. There are also mountains about half a mile north and south of the field. They rise to 700 ft AGL and 750 ft AGL. Both are unlighted and unmarked. No on-field FBOs are listed. For service, call the airport at (814) 364-1479. For clearance delivery, contact New York ARTCC at 631-468-1425.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at N74 Penns Cave?

Pattern altitude is not published. For a light piston aircraft, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 2,245 ft MSL at this field.

Is Penns Cave Airport towered?

No. N74 is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

Does N74 have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for N74. Plan for VFR operations only and verify current approach options in the current Chart Supplement before you go.

What is the longest runway at Penns Cave Airport?

The only runway is 07/25. It is 2,509 ft long and asphalt.

Can you fly into N74 at night?

No. Published remarks say no night operations are permitted. Plan a daylight arrival and departure.

Are there terrain or obstacle concerns near Penns Cave Airport?

Yes. There are mountains about half a mile south and half a mile north of the field. They are unlighted and unmarked. The first 864 ft of runway 07 also has a 3.34 percent upslope.

Which FBOs are on the field at N74?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.

Who do I call for service or clearance at Penns Cave Airport?

For service, call (814) 364-1479. For clearance delivery, contact New York ARTCC at 631-468-1425.

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