Airport information
- FAA LID
- 73PA
- Coordinates
- 39.9295, -76.7708
- Elevation
- 530 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- NEW YORK (ZNY)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WILLIAMSPORT
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1974/01
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 05:06 AM | 09:06Z |
| Sunrise | 05:39 AM | 09:39Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 00:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:12 PM | 01:12Z |
Plan a flight from 73PA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04/22
2,220 ft × 125 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 66 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,220 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LRP · Lancaster | VORTAC | 117.30 | r252° / 24.8 NM |
| HAR · Harrisburg | VORTAC | 112.50 | r158° / 26.2 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 | r028° / 27.8 NM |
| RAV · Ravine | VORTAC | 114.60 | r203° / 38.3 NM |
| PPM · Phillips | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r324° / 39.2 NM |
| MTN · Martin | TACAN | 134.10 | r346° / 39.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 73PA. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
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 73PA 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 73PA
Gilbert Airport (73PA) is an airport in York, PA, at 530 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,220 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 73PA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 73PA have a control tower?
No. Gilbert Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 73PA?
Gilbert Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,220 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 73PA?
Gilbert Airport is in York, PA, at an elevation of 530 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.9295, -76.7708.
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