Airport information
- FAA LID
- PA47
- Coordinates
- 39.7808, -77.2787
- Elevation
- 600 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WILLIAMSPORT
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2008/10
- Distance from city
- 4 SSW
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 | 05:08 AM | 09:08Z |
| Sunrise | 05:41 AM | 09:41Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 00:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:13 PM | 01:13Z |
Plan a flight from PA47
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
2,020 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 44 ft, 594 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,020 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 | r329° / 22.1 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR | 109.00 | r019° / 22.6 NM |
| HGR · Hagerstown | VOR | 109.80 | r086° / 27.1 NM |
| THS · St Thomas | VORTAC | 115.00 | r113° / 32.3 NM |
| HAR · Harrisburg | VORTAC | 112.50 | r207° / 32.7 NM |
| MRB · Martinsburg | VORTAC | 112.10 | r055° / 35.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for PA47. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS, CLEAR 20:1 APCHS AND NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES IN EFFECT.
- ULTRALIGHT ACTIVITY ON AND INVOF ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-709-4993.
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 PA47 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 PA47
Cloudbound Airport (PA47) is an airport in Gettysburg, PA, at 600 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,020 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PA47, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does PA47 have a control tower?
No. Cloudbound Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at PA47?
Cloudbound Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,020 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PA47?
Cloudbound Airport is in Gettysburg, PA, at an elevation of 600 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.7808, -77.2787.
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