The Old Commonwealth Aerodrome Private
2PA6 · Shartlesville, PA · 540 ft elevation · var 11W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 2PA6
- Coordinates
- 40.4912, -76.0977
- Elevation
- 540 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 11W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- NEW YORK (ZNY)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WILLIAMSPORT
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1992/05
- Distance from city
- 2 S
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:01 AM | 09:01Z |
| Sunrise | 05:34 AM | 09:34Z |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | 00:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:12 PM | 01:12Z |
Plan a flight from 2PA6
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,050 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,050 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETX · East Texas | VOR-DME | 110.20 | r263° / 19.6 NM |
| RAV · Ravine | VORTAC | 114.60 | r110° / 23.2 NM |
| LRP · Lancaster | VORTAC | 117.30 | r031° / 24 NM |
| HZL · Hazleton | VOR | 109.40 | r186° / 29.1 NM |
| PTW · Pottstown | VORTAC | 116.50 | r312° / 29.4 NM |
| FJC · Allentown | VORTAC | 117.50 | r254° / 32.5 NM |
| CKZ · Pennridge | VOR-DME | 108.85 | r292° / 37.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 2PA6. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- MOGAS
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC HARRISBURG APCH AT 800-932-0712.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 2PA6 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 2PA6
The Old Commonwealth Aerodrome (2PA6) is an airport in Shartlesville, PA, at 540 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,050 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 2PA6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 2PA6 have a control tower?
No. The Old Commonwealth Aerodrome is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 2PA6?
The Old Commonwealth Aerodrome has 1 runway; the longest is 1,050 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 2PA6?
The Old Commonwealth Aerodrome is in Shartlesville, PA, at an elevation of 540 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.4912, -76.0977.
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