Airport information
- FAA LID
- PS18
- Coordinates
- 41.9037, -78.6275
- Elevation
- 1,500 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10W
- Sectional chart
- DETROIT
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CLEVELAND (ZOB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ALTOONA · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- APR-DEC ALL DAWN-DUSK
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1993/11
- Distance from city
- 3 S
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 | 05:05 AM | 09:05Z |
| Sunrise | 05:39 AM | 09:39Z |
| Sunset | 08:53 PM | 00:53Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:28 PM | 01:28Z |
Plan a flight from PS18
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 10
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 10 at 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 10/28
1,800 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFD · Bradford | VOR-DME | 116.60 | r004° / 7.1 NM |
| JHW · Jamestown | VOR-DME | 114.70 | r135° / 27.9 NM |
| ELZ · Wellsville | VORTAC | 111.40 | r257° / 30.2 NM |
| TDT · Tidioute | VORTAC | 117.60 | r081° / 37.2 NM |
| SLT · Slate Run | VORTAC | 113.90 | r317° / 37.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for PS18. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- DETERMINATION PENDING.
- FOR CD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0227.
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 PS18 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 PS18
Pecora Field (PS18) is an airport in Bradford, PA, at 1,500 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PS18, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does PS18 have a control tower?
No. Pecora Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at PS18?
Pecora Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PS18?
Pecora Field is in Bradford, PA, at an elevation of 1,500 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.9037, -78.6275.
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