Airport information
- FAA LID
- PN53
- Coordinates
- 40.5515, -78.6234
- Elevation
- 1,962 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
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1961/04
- Distance from city
- 3 NE
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 | 05:11 AM | 09:11Z |
| Sunrise | 05:44 AM | 09:44Z |
| Sunset | 08:49 PM | 00:49Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:22 PM | 01:22Z |
Plan a flight from PN53
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 3,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
1,200 ft × 50 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Displaced threshold
- 400 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 15/33
1,550 ft × 50 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 50 ft, 300 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 1,200 ft | |
| 15/33 | 1,550 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| REC · Revloc | VOR-DME | 110.60 | r096° / 5.6 NM |
| JST · Johnstown | VORTAC | 113.00 | r040° / 17.1 NM |
| TON · Tyrone | VORTAC | 114.90 | r237° / 17.3 NM |
| AOO · Altoona | VOR | 108.80 | r320° / 19.9 NM |
| PSB · Philipsburg | VORTAC | 115.50 | r243° / 36.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for PN53. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- BUILT BEFORE 1946.
- 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 PN53 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 PN53
Strohmier Airport (PN53) is an airport in Loretto, PA, at 1,962 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 1,550 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PN53, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does PN53 have a control tower?
No. Strohmier Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at PN53?
Strohmier Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 1,550 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PN53?
Strohmier Airport is in Loretto, PA, at an elevation of 1,962 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.5515, -78.6234.
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