River Hill Aviation Airport Private
PN46 · Apollo, PA · 1,250 ft elevation · var 9W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- PN46
- Coordinates
- 40.5644, -79.5458
- Elevation
- 1,250 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9W
- Sectional chart
- DETROIT
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CLEVELAND (ZOB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ALTOONA · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2001/12
- Distance from city
- 1 SE
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 | 05:14 AM | 09:14Z |
| Sunrise | 05:48 AM | 09:48Z |
| Sunset | 08:52 PM | 00:52Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:26 PM | 01:26Z |
Plan a flight from PN46
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
1,700 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 5 ft, 600 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGC · Allegheny | VOR-DME | 110.00 | r062° / 28.4 NM |
| MMJ · Montour | VORTAC | 112.00 | r089° / 29.9 NM |
| EWC · Ellwood City | VORTAC | 115.80 | r125° / 34.1 NM |
| CIP · Clarion | VOR-DME | 112.90 | r193° / 35.2 NM |
| JST · Johnstown | VORTAC | 113.00 | r301° / 35.8 NM |
| IHD · Indian Head | VORTAC | 108.20 | r352° / 36.5 NM |
| REC · Revloc | VOR-DME | 110.60 | r281° / 36.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for PN46. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- RMK- SEE AIRSPACE DETERMINATION LTR DATED 1/28/2000.
- FOR CD CTC JOHNSTOWN APCH AT 814-532-5960, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0234.
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 PN46 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 PN46
River Hill Aviation Airport (PN46) is an airport in Apollo, PA, at 1,250 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PN46, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does PN46 have a control tower?
No. River Hill Aviation Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at PN46?
River Hill Aviation Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PN46?
River Hill Aviation Airport is in Apollo, PA, at an elevation of 1,250 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.5644, -79.5458.
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