Airport information
- FAA LID
- 87PA
- Coordinates
- 40.9265, -79.7387
- Elevation
- 1,360 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8W
- Sectional chart
- DETROIT
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CLEVELAND (ZOB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ALTOONA · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1970/02
- Distance from city
- 2 S
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-22
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:14 AM | 09:14Z |
| Sunrise | 05:47 AM | 09:47Z |
| Sunset | 08:54 PM | 00:54Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:28 PM | 01:28Z |
Plan a flight from 87PA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,600 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIP · Clarion | VOR-DME | 112.90 | r230° / 18.3 NM |
| EWC · Ellwood City | VORTAC | 115.80 | r082° / 22.3 NM |
| FKL · Franklin | VOR | 109.60 | r176° / 31.2 NM |
| MMJ · Montour | VORTAC | 112.00 | r046° / 33.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 87PA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR ONLY
- FOR CD CTC PITTSBURGH APCH AT 412-472-5591.
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 87PA 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 87PA
Waltman Airport (87PA) is an airport in Chicora, PA, at 1,360 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 87PA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 87PA have a control tower?
No. Waltman Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 87PA?
Waltman Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 87PA?
Waltman Airport is in Chicora, PA, at an elevation of 1,360 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.9265, -79.7387.
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