Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KLNS / LNS
- Coordinates
- 40.1217, -76.2961
- Elevation
- 403 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- NEW YORK (ZNY)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WILLIAMSPORT
- NOTAM facility
- LNS
- Attendance
- DAILY 0700-2100
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Distance from city
- 4 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 | 05:03 AM | 09:03Z |
| Sunrise | 05:36 AM | 09:36Z |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | 00:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:11 PM | 01:11Z |
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Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 08; REIL RWY 31; HIRL 08/26; MIRL RWY 13/31; TWY LGTS - CTAF. on 120.9 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 08: 4-light PAPI (right) + MALSR · 26: 4-light PAPI (left) · 13: 2-light PAPI (right) · 31: VASI.
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08 · 077°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 120.9
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
6,933 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 077° mag · 68° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS · CAT I · LOC 108.7 (LNS) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 5 ft, 297 ft from threshold, 380 ft L of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear
- Displaced threshold
- 357 ft
- Heading
- 257° mag · 248° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 40 ft, 1,266 ft from threshold, 276 ft R of centerline — 26:1 slope to clear
- Displaced threshold
- 59 ft
Runway 13/31
4,102 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 128° mag · 119° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (right) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 76 ft, 1,816 ft from threshold, 477 ft L of centerline — 21:1 slope to clear
- Heading
- 308° mag · 299° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- VASI (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 958 ft from threshold, 330 ft L of centerline — 25:1 slope to clear
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,933 ft | |
| 13/31 | 4,102 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | 126.45 | HARRISBURG APP/DEP |
| ATIS | 125.675 | |
| CTAF | 120.9 | |
| GND | 121.8 | |
| RDO | 117.3 | WILLIAMSPORT RDO |
| TWR | 120.9 | |
| UNIC | 122.95 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LRP · Lancaster | VORTAC | 117.30 | r304° / 0.2 NM |
| RAV · Ravine | VORTAC | 114.60 | r163° / 29.4 NM |
| MXE · Modena | VORTAC | 113.20 | r302° / 31.2 NM |
| PTW · Pottstown | VORTAC | 116.50 | r269° / 34.3 NM |
| HAR · Harrisburg | VORTAC | 112.50 | r117° / 37.1 NM |
| ETX · East Texas | VOR-DME | 110.20 | r235° / 39.3 NM |
| PPM · Phillips | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r001° / 39.7 NM |
Airport diagram
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Bottled oxygen
- LOW
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Air ambulance, Avionics, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Survey
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PREDATES ACT.
- ARFF AVBL FM 0600-2100 MON-FRI, 0600-1800 SAT, 0800-2100 SUN. EMERGS OUTSIDE ATCT OPN HRS & ARFF HRS CALL MANHEIM TOWNSHIP EMERG SVCS AT 911.
- RWY LGTS AND MALSR UNMONITORED WHEN TWR CLSD.
- RWY AND TWY CONDS NOT MNT OUTSIDE OF ARFF COVERAGE HRS.
- FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD, CTC HARRISBURG APCH AT 800-932-0712.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 08; REIL RWY 31; HIRL 08/26; MIRL RWY 13/31; TWY LGTS - CTAF.
- PCR VALUE: 430/F/D/X/T
- RWY 08 APCH RATIO 50:1 TO DTHR.
- RWY 26 APCH RATIO 33:1 TO DTHR.
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 KLNS 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 KLNS
Lancaster Airport (LNS · KLNS) is an airport in Lancaster, PA, at 403 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,933 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KLNS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KLNS have a control tower?
Yes. Lancaster Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KLNS?
Lancaster Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,933 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KLNS?
Lancaster Airport is in Lancaster, PA, at an elevation of 403 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.1217, -76.2961.
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