N96

VFR

BELLEFONTE

BELLEFONTE · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
1,071.5'
Longest RWY
3,632'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:53Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into N96
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,100.5'
MSL · field 1,071.5' + 1,029 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 25
H/W +2 · X/W 8 kt L

METAR & TAF N96

N96 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KUNV (STATE COLLEGE RGNL) · 2.6 NM away. Conditions at N96 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
1,151 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 SW
VFR sectional
DETROIT
Pattern altitude
1,029 ft AGL · 2,101 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
AOO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOHN ELNITSKI
Address
225 SNOWBIRD LA, BELLEFONTE PA 16823

Flight service · Hours

FSS AOO
ALTOONA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-DUSK

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
160° · 8 kt
RWY 25
226°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
8 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 25

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 25 · 226° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 2,101 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored46° / 226°3,632 ftASPH25 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0734', tree, 278' from thr, 233' R of cntrln, slope 2
25PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)

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 07
N96 · 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,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • All helicopters are required to use the fixed-wing traffic pattern.Show FAA
  • Ultralights are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Heavy glider activity occurs during daylight hours at all altitudes within 10 nautical miles of the airport in all directions, especially along the ridge 1 nautical mile west and north of the airport.Show FAA
  • Contact University Park tower on frequency 128.475 prior to entering Class D airspace.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate airport beacon on frequency 122.7.Show FAA
  • Activate PAPI for runway 25; low intensity runway lights for runway 07/25 on frequency 122.7.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 07/25Runway 25 threshold lights are located 43 feet past the runway threshold marking.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 07Runway 07 markings are extremely faded.Show FAA
  • 25Runway 25 markings are extremely faded.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1For service after hours, contact 814-355-7407 or 814-883-7646.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · N96

Answer card
ICAO
N96
Name
BELLEFONTE
Location
BELLEFONTE, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
1,071.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,100.5 ft MSL (1,029 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
07/25 · 3,632 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 25

Bellefonte Airport sits in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. The field elevation is 1,071.5 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 3,632 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is 1,029 ft AGL, which works out to 2,100.5 ft MSL. That matters here because the traffic mix is not simple. Published remarks call out heavy glider activity in daylight within 10 NM of the airport, especially along the ridge 1 NM west and north of the field. Ultralights are also on and in the vicinity of the airport. Helicopters are required to use the fixed-wing traffic pattern.

Pleasant Valley Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. For after-hours service, use the phone numbers in the Chart Supplement or call the FBO directly. Runway 25 has PAPI. Low-intensity runway lights for 07/25 are activated on 122.7. The airport beacon is also activated on 122.7. Runway 25 threshold lights sit 43 ft past the threshold marking. Runway markings on both ends are extremely faded, so plan for a careful visual setup. The airport is near University Park Class D airspace. Contact University Park tower on 128.475 before entering that airspace.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at Bellefonte N96?
Pattern altitude is 1,029 ft AGL. That is 2,100.5 ft MSL.
Does Bellefonte N96 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for N96. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the longest runway at Bellefonte N96?
N96 has one runway. Runway 07/25 is the longest runway at 3,632 ft.
Is Bellefonte N96 towered?
No. The airport does not have a control tower.
Which FBO is on the field at Bellefonte N96?
Pleasant Valley Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
How do you activate the lights at Bellefonte N96?
The runway lights for 07/25 are activated on 122.7. The airport beacon is also activated on 122.7.
Are there any special traffic concerns at Bellefonte N96?
Yes. Heavy glider activity occurs in daylight within 10 NM of the airport. Ultralights are also on and in the vicinity of the field. Helicopters must use the fixed-wing traffic pattern.
Is Bellefonte N96 near Class D airspace?
Yes. The published remarks say to contact University Park tower on 128.475 before entering Class D airspace. Check the current chart for the exact boundary before arrival.

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