Airport information
- FAA LID
- PS73
- Coordinates
- 41.0617, -77.4332
- Elevation
- 860 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10W
- Sectional chart
- DETROIT
- Airport use
- Private
- Status
- Closed indefinitely
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- NEW YORK (ZNY)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WILLIAMSPORT · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1986/04
- Distance from city
- 2 N
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 | 05:04 AM | 09:04Z |
| Sunrise | 05:38 AM | 09:38Z |
| Sunset | 08:46 PM | 00:46Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:19 PM | 01:19Z |
Plan a flight from PS73
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 06
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 06 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 06/24
2,500 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSB · Philipsburg | VORTAC | 115.50 | r081° / 26.8 NM |
| SEG · Selinsgrove | VORTAC | 110.40 | r311° / 29.8 NM |
| ETG · Keating | VORTAC | 116.00 | r116° / 33.4 NM |
| FQM · Williamsport | VOR-DME | 114.40 | r250° / 34.1 NM |
| MIP · Milton | VORTAC | 109.20 | r283° / 34.8 NM |
| SLT · Slate Run | VORTAC | 113.90 | r146° / 36.3 NM |
| SFK · Stonyfork | VOR-DME | 108.60 | r189° / 38 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for PS73. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC NEW YORK ARTCC AT 631-468-1425.
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 PS73 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 PS73
Poverty Airport (PS73) is an airport in Mackeyville, PA, at 860 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PS73, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does PS73 have a control tower?
No. Poverty Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at PS73?
Poverty Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PS73?
Poverty Airport is in Mackeyville, PA, at an elevation of 860 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.0617, -77.4332.
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