Airport information
- FAA LID
- 77PN
- Coordinates
- 40.7840, -77.2066
- Elevation
- 630 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10W
- Sectional chart
- DETROIT
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- NEW YORK (ZNY)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WILLIAMSPORT · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1982/02
- Distance from city
- 0 N
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 | 05:04 AM | 09:04Z |
| Sunrise | 05:37 AM | 09:37Z |
| Sunset | 08:44 PM | 00:44Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:17 PM | 01:17Z |
Plan a flight from 77PN
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 10
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 10 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 10/28
2,000 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 61 ft, 752 ft from threshold, 99 ft R of centerline — 12:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 34 ft, 377 ft from threshold, 71 ft R of centerline — 11:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEG · Selinsgrove | VORTAC | 110.40 | r277° / 14.7 NM |
| MIP · Milton | VORTAC | 109.20 | r249° / 28.5 NM |
| HAR · Harrisburg | VORTAC | 112.50 | r358° / 29.6 NM |
| RAV · Ravine | VORTAC | 114.60 | r308° / 30.9 NM |
| PSB · Philipsburg | VORTAC | 115.50 | r112° / 36.6 NM |
| FQM · Williamsport | VOR-DME | 114.40 | r220° / 38.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 77PN. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- AIRPORT RESTRICTED TO PERSONAL USE; APPROPRIATE TRAFFIC PATTERNS ARE ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE SEPARATION FROM CAMERON AIRPORT.
- FOR CD CTC NEW YORK ARTCC AT 631-468-1425.
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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 77PN 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 77PN
Gilfert Airport (77PN) is an airport in Benfer, PA, at 630 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 77PN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 77PN have a control tower?
No. Gilfert Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 77PN?
Gilfert Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 77PN?
Gilfert Airport is in Benfer, PA, at an elevation of 630 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.7840, -77.2066.
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