Dwight's Delight Airport Private
PA71 · Dushore, PA · 1,717 ft elevation · var 11W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- PA71
- Coordinates
- 41.5209, -76.4622
- Elevation
- 1,717 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
- 1961/03
- Distance from city
- 3 W
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-22
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:58 AM | 08:58Z |
| Sunrise | 05:32 AM | 09:32Z |
| Sunset | 08:43 PM | 00:43Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:17 PM | 01:17Z |
Plan a flight from PA71
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 07
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 07 at 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 07/25
1,990 ft × 90 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 1,990 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FQM · Williamsport | VOR-DME | 114.40 | r061° / 17.8 NM |
| MIP · Milton | VORTAC | 109.20 | r026° / 31.2 NM |
| HZL · Hazleton | VOR | 109.40 | r344° / 36.1 NM |
| LVZ · Wilkes-Barre | VORTAC | 111.60 | r303° / 37.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for PA71. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR OPERATIONS ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC NEW YORK ARTCC AT 631-468-1425.
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 PA71 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 PA71
Dwight's Delight Airport (PA71) is an airport in Dushore, PA, at 1,717 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,990 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PA71, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does PA71 have a control tower?
No. Dwight's Delight Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at PA71?
Dwight's Delight Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,990 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PA71?
Dwight's Delight Airport is in Dushore, PA, at an elevation of 1,717 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.5209, -76.4622.
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