Nelson's Run Airport Private

39PN · Mercer, PA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,305 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,500 ft 09/27
Runway
1
Mag var
8W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:05 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:48 AM09:48Z
Sunrise06:19 AM10:19Z
Sunset08:34 PM00:34Z
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Loggable night (§1.1)
09:05 PM → 05:48 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 188°downwind 098°base 008°final 278°45° entry2709

RWY 27LEFT traffic

Heading
278° mag · 270° true
Dimensions
2,500 × 250 ft
TPA
2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 098°) on the 45° at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

FKL 109.60 · YNG 109.00 · EWC 115.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
FKL · Franklin VOR 109.60 Low r235° / 20.4 NM
YNG · Youngstown TACAN 109.00 · 27X r113° / 22.6 NM
EWC · Ellwood City VOR/DME 115.80 · 105X High r010° / 23.5 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 39PN — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
39PN
Coordinates
41.2159, -80.1976
Elevation
1,305 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
8W
Sectional chart
DETROIT
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CLEVELAND (ZOB)
Flight service (FSS)
ALTOONA · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1980/08
Distance from city
2 E
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
DAVID D. NELSON
169 CLINTONVILLE RD, MERCER, PA
(724) 301-8160
Manager
DAVID D. NELSON
169 CLINTONVILLE RD, MERCER, PA
(724) 301-8160
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC YOUNGSTOWN APCH AT 330-856-4806, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0232.

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About 39PN

Nelson's Run Airport (39PN) is an airport in Mercer, PA, at 1,305 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 39PN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 39PN have a control tower?

No. Nelson's Run Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 39PN?

Nelson's Run Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 39PN?

Nelson's Run Airport is in Mercer, PA, at an elevation of 1,305 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.2159, -80.1976.

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