Philadelphia Gliderport GliderportPrivate
3PA2 · Hilltown, PA · 670 ft elevation · var 12W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3PA2
- Coordinates
- 40.3312, -75.2481
- Elevation
- 670 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 12W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- NEW YORK (ZNY)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WILLIAMSPORT
- Attendance
- SAT-SUN DALGT; HOL DALGT
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Distance from city
- 1 NW
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 | 04:58 AM | 08:58Z |
| Sunrise | 05:31 AM | 09:31Z |
| Sunset | 08:34 PM | 00:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:07 PM | 01:07Z |
Plan a flight from 3PA2
Runway 01/19
1,716 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 100 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Bldg, 100 ft from threshold
Runway 07/25
2,450 ft · TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Runway 13/31
1,400 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 60 ft, 200 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 1,716 ft | |
| 07/25 | 2,450 ft | |
| 13/31 | 1,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CKZ · Pennridge | VOR-DME | 108.85 | r165° / 4 NM |
| NXX · Willow Grove | TACAN | 133.40 | r340° / 9.4 NM |
| PTW · Pottstown | VORTAC | 116.50 | r074° / 15.7 NM |
| ARD · Yardley | VOR-DME | 108.20 | r297° / 16.3 NM |
| PNE · North Philadelphia | VOR | 112.00 | r334° / 18.5 NM |
| ETX · East Texas | VOR-DME | 110.20 | r136° / 24.9 NM |
| FJC · Allentown | VORTAC | 117.50 | r168° / 25.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3PA2. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- BUILT BEFORE 1959.
- FOR CD CTC PHILADELPHIA APCH AT 800-354-9884.
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 3PA2 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 3PA2
Philadelphia Gliderport (3PA2) is a gliderport in Hilltown, PA, at 670 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 2,450 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3PA2, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3PA2 have a control tower?
No. Philadelphia Gliderport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) gliderport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3PA2?
Philadelphia Gliderport has 3 runways; the longest is 2,450 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3PA2?
Philadelphia Gliderport is in Hilltown, PA, at an elevation of 670 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.3312, -75.2481.
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