Airport information
- FAA LID
- 52PA
- Coordinates
- 40.7625, -76.0049
- Elevation
- 980 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
- 1973/03
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 04:59 AM | 08:59Z |
| Sunrise | 05:33 AM | 09:33Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 00:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:12 PM | 01:12Z |
Plan a flight from 52PA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy E at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway E/W
2,600 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HZL · Hazleton | VOR | 109.40 | r166° / 13.9 NM |
| ETX · East Texas | VOR-DME | 110.20 | r316° / 18.2 NM |
| FJC · Allentown | VORTAC | 117.50 | r285° / 25.1 NM |
| RAV · Ravine | VORTAC | 114.60 | r076° / 29.8 NM |
| LVZ · Wilkes-Barre | VORTAC | 111.60 | r215° / 33.8 NM |
| MIP · Milton | VORTAC | 109.20 | r126° / 33.8 NM |
| PTW · Pottstown | VORTAC | 116.50 | r337° / 38.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 52PA. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC ALLENTOWN APCH AT 800-728-6322.
- NOT ARPT MGR
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 52PA 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 52PA
Wildcat Airport (52PA) is an airport in Tamaqua, PA, at 980 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 52PA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 52PA have a control tower?
No. Wildcat Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 52PA?
Wildcat Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 52PA?
Wildcat Airport is in Tamaqua, PA, at an elevation of 980 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.7625, -76.0049.
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