Barrys Folly Nr 12 BalloonportPrivate
3PN8 · Pottstown, PA · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:29 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:22 AM | 10:22Z |
| Sunrise | 06:49 AM | 10:49Z |
| Sunset | 07:02 PM | 23:02Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:29 PM | 23:29Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| B1/ | 190 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
PTW 116.50 · MXE 113.20 · DQO 114.00 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTW · Pottstown | VORTAC | 116.50 · 112X | Low | r232° / 8.9 NM |
| MXE · Modena | VORTAC | 113.20 · 79X | Low | r004° / 11.8 NM |
| DQO · Dupont | VORTAC | 114.00 · 87X | Low | r001° / 26.4 NM |
| LRP · Lancaster | VOR/DME | 117.30 · 120X | Low | r100° / 27.5 NM |
| ETX · East Texas | VOR/DME | 110.20 · 39X | Low | r190° / 28.1 NM |
| OOD · Woodstown | VORTAC | 112.80 · 75X | Low | r338° / 33.8 NM |
| ARD · Yardley | VOR/DME | 108.20 · 19X | Low | r267° / 37 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3PN8 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3PN8
- Coordinates
- 40.1131, -75.6925
- Elevation
- 637 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- NEW YORK (ZNY)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WILLIAMSPORT · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2022/04
- Distance from city
- 8 SSW
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
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About 3PN8
Barrys Folly Nr 12 (3PN8) is a balloonport in Pottstown, PA, at 637 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 190 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3PN8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3PN8 have a control tower?
No. Barrys Folly Nr 12 is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) balloonport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 3PN8?
Barrys Folly Nr 12 has 1 runway; the longest is 190 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3PN8?
Barrys Folly Nr 12 is in Pottstown, PA, at an elevation of 637 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.1131, -75.6925.
More about 3PN8
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 3PN8 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.
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