Airport information
- FAA LID
- PS39
- Coordinates
- 40.6283, -78.9603
- Elevation
- 1,590 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
- 1984/06
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 05:12 AM | 09:12Z |
| Sunrise | 05:45 AM | 09:45Z |
| Sunset | 08:50 PM | 00:50Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:24 PM | 01:24Z |
Plan a flight from PS39
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 14
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 14 at 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 14/32
1,200 ft × 125 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 800 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 300 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 1,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| REC · Revloc | VOR-DME | 110.60 | r306° / 10.9 NM |
| JST · Johnstown | VORTAC | 113.00 | r349° / 19.6 NM |
| TON · Tyrone | VORTAC | 114.90 | r265° / 29.3 NM |
| AOO · Altoona | VOR | 108.80 | r308° / 35.1 NM |
| CIP · Clarion | VOR-DME | 112.90 | r150° / 38.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for PS39. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 PS39 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 PS39
Downes Airport (PS39) is an airport in Clymer, PA, at 1,590 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PS39, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does PS39 have a control tower?
No. Downes Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at PS39?
Downes Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PS39?
Downes Airport is in Clymer, PA, at an elevation of 1,590 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.6283, -78.9603.
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