Airport information
- FAA LID
- 4PA8
- Coordinates
- 40.4329, -75.1496
- Elevation
- 400 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 12W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- NEW YORK (ZNY)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WILLIAMSPORT
- Attendance
- APR-DEC ALL DAWN-DUSK
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1995/07
- Distance from city
- 0 W
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 | 04:57 AM | 08:57Z |
| Sunrise | 05:30 AM | 09:30Z |
| Sunset | 08:34 PM | 00:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:07 PM | 01:07Z |
Plan a flight from 4PA8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 10
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 10 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 10/28
1,500 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 41 ft, 210 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 1,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CKZ · Pennridge | VOR-DME | 108.85 | r080° / 6.8 NM |
| NXX · Willow Grove | TACAN | 133.40 | r009° / 14.3 NM |
| ARD · Yardley | VOR-DME | 108.20 | r324° / 15.5 NM |
| SBJ · Solberg | VOR-DME | 112.90 | r254° / 20.7 NM |
| PNE · North Philadelphia | VOR | 112.00 | r353° / 22 NM |
| FJC · Allentown | VORTAC | 117.50 | r152° / 22.5 NM |
| PTW · Pottstown | VORTAC | 116.50 | r065° / 22.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 4PA8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD DALGT OPNS ONLY; ARPT LIMITED TO SNGL ENG ACFT WEIGHING 12500 LBS. OR LESS; IFR OPNS ARE NOT CONDUCTED; TREES TO BOTH ENDS BE TRIMMED & MAINTAINED AT A HGT NOT TO EXCEED 30 FT AGL, WITH A CLEAR 20:1 APCH TO BOTH ENDS.
- FOR CD CTC PHILADELPHIA APCH AT 800-354-9884.
- CELL PHONE.
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 4PA8 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 4PA8
Russo Airstrip (4PA8) is an airport in Pipersville, PA, at 400 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 4PA8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 4PA8 have a control tower?
No. Russo Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 4PA8?
Russo Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 1,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 4PA8?
Russo Airstrip is in Pipersville, PA, at an elevation of 400 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.4329, -75.1496.
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