Airport information
- FAA LID
- PA51
- Coordinates
- 39.9085, -77.2052
- Elevation
- 560 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- NEW YORK (ZNY)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WILLIAMSPORT
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1999/07
- Distance from city
- 4 SE
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 | 05:40 AM | 09:40Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 00:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:14 PM | 01:14Z |
Plan a flight from PA51
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
2,100 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 64 ft, 54 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 600 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Displaced threshold
- 300 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,100 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAR · Harrisburg | VORTAC | 112.50 | r205° / 24.4 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 | r345° / 26.9 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR | 109.00 | r023° / 30.8 NM |
| HGR · Hagerstown | VOR | 109.80 | r074° / 32.6 NM |
| THS · St Thomas | VORTAC | 115.00 | r099° / 34.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for PA51. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR ONLY, TREES ALONG SIDE RY 05 MUST PROVIDE 125 FT CLEARANCE, CLEAR 20:1 EACH END RY, HANGAR OFF SIDE RY CLEAR 125 FT OUT FM CENTERLINE.
- FOR CD CTC HARRISBURG APCH AT 800-932-0712.
- CTLNG OBSTN EXCEEDS 45 DEG SLP.
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 PA51 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 PA51
Bowtie Airport (PA51) is an airport in Biglerville, PA, at 560 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PA51, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does PA51 have a control tower?
No. Bowtie Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at PA51?
Bowtie Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PA51?
Bowtie Airport is in Biglerville, PA, at an elevation of 560 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.9085, -77.2052.
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