Airport information
- FAA LID
- PA40
- Coordinates
- 41.2001, -76.3872
- Elevation
- 780 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 11W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- NEW YORK (ZNY)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WILLIAMSPORT · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1947/04
- Distance from city
- 4 W
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 | 04:59 AM | 08:59Z |
| Sunrise | 05:33 AM | 09:33Z |
| Sunset | 08:42 PM | 00:42Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:16 PM | 01:16Z |
Plan a flight from PA40
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 03
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 03 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 03/21
2,200 ft × 150 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 35 ft, 26 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 16 ft, 77 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIP · Milton | VORTAC | 109.20 | r059° / 16.5 NM |
| HZL · Hazleton | VOR | 109.40 | r328° / 18 NM |
| FQM · Williamsport | VOR-DME | 114.40 | r124° / 19.4 NM |
| LVZ · Wilkes-Barre | VORTAC | 111.60 | r272° / 31.8 NM |
| SEG · Selinsgrove | VORTAC | 110.40 | r050° / 33.3 NM |
| RAV · Ravine | VORTAC | 114.60 | r025° / 40 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for PA40. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRIOR TO 1959
- FOR CD CTC NEW YORK ARTCC AT 631-468-1425.
- ROBERT BREWINGTON, PRESIDENT
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 PA40 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 PA40
Benton Airport (PA40) is an airport in Benton, PA, at 780 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PA40, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does PA40 have a control tower?
No. Benton Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at PA40?
Benton Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PA40?
Benton Airport is in Benton, PA, at an elevation of 780 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.2001, -76.3872.
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