Airport information
- FAA LID
- 9PA5
- Coordinates
- 40.7801, -75.7163
- Elevation
- 520 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 12W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- NEW YORK (ZNY)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WILLIAMSPORT
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1992/12
- Distance from city
- 4 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 | 04:58 AM | 08:58Z |
| Sunrise | 05:31 AM | 09:31Z |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | 00:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:11 PM | 01:11Z |
Plan a flight from 9PA5
Runway 08/26
600 ft × 200 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 40 ft, 1,000 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETX · East Texas | VOR-DME | 110.20 | r002° / 12 NM |
| FJC · Allentown | VORTAC | 117.50 | r295° / 12.3 NM |
| HZL · Hazleton | VOR | 109.40 | r131° / 22 NM |
| LVZ · Wilkes-Barre | VORTAC | 111.60 | r192° / 29.6 NM |
| CKZ · Pennridge | VOR-DME | 108.85 | r332° / 30.4 NM |
| PTW · Pottstown | VORTAC | 116.50 | r357° / 34.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 9PA5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD CHURCH 1790 FT N & SCHOOL 1790 FT NE ARE AVOIDED DURING ANY/ALL FLIGHT ACTIVITY UTILIZING THIS FACILITY.
- FOR CD CTC ALLENTOWN APCH AT 800-728-6322.
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 9PA5 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 9PA5
Solt Field (9PA5) is an ultralight in Leighton, PA, at 520 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 9PA5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 9PA5 have a control tower?
No. Solt Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) ultralight; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 9PA5?
Solt Field has 1 runway; the longest is 600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 9PA5?
Solt Field is in Leighton, PA, at an elevation of 520 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.7801, -75.7163.
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