KPTW

VFR

HERITAGE FLD

POTTSTOWN · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
308.2'
Longest RWY
3,371'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:54Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KPTW
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,308.2'
MSL · field 308.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 10
H/W +7 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KPTW

Current METAR

Observed 18:54Z

KPTW 271854Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP232 T02060056
Wind
080° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.22 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
730 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 E
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
PTW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JEFF HEACOCK
Address
3310 WEST RIDGE PIKE, POTTSTOWN PA 19464

Flight service · Hours

FSS IPT
WILLIAMSPORT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0700-2000
  • SAT-SUN · 0700-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
080° · 7 kt
RWY 10
072°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 10

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 10 · 072° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,308 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28Favored72° / 252°3,371 ftASPH28 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
10PAPI 2-box left(3°)61', trees, 1223' from thr, 351' R of cntrln, slope 16
28PAPI 2-box left(3°)37', trees, 576' from thr, 269' R of cntrln, slope 10

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

ILS · 1

RWY 28
LC
PTW
108.3
LOC RWY 28
KPTW · 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
AFRT,CHTR,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
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 clearance delivery contact Philadelphia Approach at 800-354-9884.Show FAA
  • Birds and deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • There is a lighted and marked 507-foot above ground level (769-foot mean sea level) stack 6000 feet west of runway 10.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The rotating beacon is activated on frequency 122.7.Show FAA
  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 10/28 are activated on frequency 122.7.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 28There is a 10-foot road 0 to 200 feet from the threshold of runway 28.Show FAA
  • 28The approach ratio to the displaced threshold on runway 28 is 21 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KPTW

Answer card
ICAO
KPTW
Name
HERITAGE FLD
Location
POTTSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
308.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,308.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 3,371 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
080° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 10

Heritage Fld is in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. The field elevation is 308.2 ft MSL. It has one runway. The longest runway is 10/28 at 3,371 ft. There is no control tower. Philadelphia Approach handles clearance delivery and approach services. The airport has one ILS approach. Runway 28 is the published end.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. Pitcairn Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Medium intensity runway lights on 10/28 are activated on CTAF 122.7. The rotating beacon is also activated on 122.7.

For a first-time arrival, pay attention to the published obstructions near runway 28. There is a 10-foot road close to the threshold area. The displaced threshold on 28 also has a 21:1 approach ratio noted in the remarks. Birds and deer are reported on and near the airport. There is also a lighted and marked stack about 6,000 feet west of runway 10. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated local procedures before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KPTW?
KPTW has one runway, 10/28. It is 3,371 ft long.
Does Heritage Fld have an ILS approach?
Yes. The airport has one ILS approach. It is published for runway 28.
What is the pattern altitude at KPTW?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KPTW towered?
No. Heritage Fld does not have a control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.
Which FBO is on the field at KPTW?
Pitcairn Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (610) 495-7000 for current service details.
What should I know about runway 28 at KPTW?
The published remarks note a 10-foot road near the threshold area of runway 28. They also note a 21:1 approach ratio to the displaced threshold, so review the current Chart Supplement before arrival.
How do I contact clearance delivery for KPTW?
The published remarks direct pilots to Philadelphia Approach for clearance delivery at 800-354-9884. The charted frequencies also list Philadelphia Approach and Departure on 126.85 and 263.125.
Are there any wildlife or obstacle concerns at KPTW?
Yes. Birds and deer are reported on and in the vicinity of the airport. There is also a lighted and marked 507-foot AGL stack about 6,000 feet west of runway 10.

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