Airport information
- FAA LID
- PA81
- Coordinates
- 39.9128, -77.5328
- Elevation
- 819 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- 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
- 1964/07
- Distance from city
- 1 NE
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 | 05:09 AM | 09:09Z |
| Sunrise | 05:42 AM | 09:42Z |
| Sunset | 08:42 PM | 00:42Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:15 PM | 01:15Z |
Plan a flight from PA81
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 11
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 11 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 11/29
2,100 ft × 100 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 81 ft, 408 ft from threshold, 101 ft L of centerline — 5:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 76 ft, 144 ft from threshold, 97 ft L of centerline — 1:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 2,100 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| THS · St Thomas | VORTAC | 115.00 | r101° / 19.3 NM |
| HGR · Hagerstown | VOR | 109.80 | r056° / 19.7 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR | 109.00 | r354° / 30.9 NM |
| HAR · Harrisburg | VORTAC | 112.50 | r232° / 31.6 NM |
| MRB · Martinsburg | VORTAC | 112.10 | r032° / 34.9 NM |
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 | r323° / 35.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for PA81. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC HARRISBURG APCH AT 800-932-0712.
- PRIOR PERMISSION OF MGR RQRD FOR NON-MEMBERS.
- TURF SOFT IN SPRING.
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 PA81 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 PA81
5 Lakes Airport (PA81) is an airport in Fayetteville, PA, at 819 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 PA81, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does PA81 have a control tower?
No. 5 Lakes Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at PA81?
5 Lakes Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PA81?
5 Lakes Airport is in Fayetteville, PA, at an elevation of 819 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.9128, -77.5328.
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