Airport information
- FAA LID
- 56PA
- Coordinates
- 40.4695, -75.0821
- Elevation
- 430 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 12W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- NEW YORK (ZNY)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WILLIAMSPORT
- Attendance
- JUN-SEPT SAT-SUN DALGT
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1970/06
- Distance from city
- 1 SW
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 56PA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 06
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 06 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 06/24
2,200 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft
Runway 15/33
1,800 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 20 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,200 ft | |
| 15/33 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CKZ · Pennridge | VOR-DME | 108.85 | r075° / 10.6 NM |
| ARD · Yardley | VOR-DME | 108.20 | r338° / 15.2 NM |
| NXX · Willow Grove | TACAN | 133.40 | r020° / 16.8 NM |
| SBJ · Solberg | VOR-DME | 112.90 | r256° / 17 NM |
| BWZ · Broadway | VOR-DME | 114.20 | r222° / 23 NM |
| FJC · Allentown | VORTAC | 117.50 | r142° / 23 NM |
| PNE · North Philadelphia | VOR | 112.00 | r002° / 23.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 56PA. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR USE ONLY.
- 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 56PA 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 56PA
Hoge Farm Airport (56PA) is an airport in Tinicum, PA, at 430 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 56PA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 56PA have a control tower?
No. Hoge Farm Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 56PA?
Hoge Farm Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 56PA?
Hoge Farm Airport is in Tinicum, PA, at an elevation of 430 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.4695, -75.0821.
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