Youngstown Elser Metro Airport

4G4 · Youngstown, OH · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,070 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,012 ft 10/28
Runway
1
Mag var
8W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:06 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:51 AM09:51Z
Sunrise06:21 AM10:21Z
Sunset08:36 PM00:36Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:06 PM01:06Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:06 PM → 05:51 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:36 PM → 05:21 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 008°downwind 278°base 188°final 098°45° entry1028

RWY 10LEFT traffic

Heading
098° mag · 090° true
Dimensions
4,012 × 50 ft
TPA
2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left)
Displaced thr
348 ft
CTAF
123.05

Enter the left downwind (heading 278°) on the 45° at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 10
Threshold elev
1,012 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 85 ft, 201 ft from threshold, 235 ft L of centerline
TDZ elevation
1,051 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med.

Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

Clearance — primary
119.25

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
123.05
UNICOM
123.05

Departure & arrival

“Youngstown”
App/Dep
133.95

Also

Flight service
120.6 LOW

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
322.3APCH/P DEP/P
379.275MOUNT HOPE RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

YNG 109.00 · EWC 115.80 · ACO 114.40 · +1
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
YNG · Youngstown TACAN 109.00 · 27X r185° / 22.2 NM
EWC · Ellwood City VOR/DME 115.80 · 105X High r299° / 22.7 NM
ACO · Akron VOR/DME 114.40 · 91X Low r114° / 25.3 NM
BSV · Briggs VOR/DME 114.05 · 87Y Low r073° / 36.8 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
4G4
Coordinates
40.9618, -80.6773
Elevation
1,070 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
8W
Sectional chart
DETROIT
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CLEVELAND (ZOB)
Flight service (FSS)
CLEVELAND · 122.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
CLE
Attendance
ALL 0730-1800
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1947/01
Distance from city
8 S

Night operations

Airport lighting
SS-SR
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 123.05 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 10: 2-light PAPI (left) · 28: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
hangars
Other services
Air ambulance, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
MICHAEL E STANKO
8491 IVY HILL DR, POLAND, OH
330-757-1147
Manager
MICHAEL E STANKO
10800 SHARROTT RD, NORTH LIMA, OH
330-549-0337
Remarks FAA · 9 notes

General

  • TWR 1085'AGL /2118'MSL/ LCTD 7-1/2 NM NNE.
  • FOR CD CTC YOUNGSTOWN APCH AT 330-856-4806, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0223/0490.

Runways

  • CALM WIND RWY.
  • LRG TRANSVERSE CTL CRACKS SPACED DOWN RWY.

Obstructions

  • 40-80 FT TREES, 200 FT DIST, 135 FT L/R.
  • 30 FT FONE POLES, 200 FT DIST, 140 FT L & 190 FT R; 18 FT ROAD, 160 FT DIST, 250 FT L/R; 6 FT FENCE, 140 FT DIST, 100 FT L/R; 25 FT HNGRS, 45-100 FT DIST, 207 FT L.
  • OBSTN CLNC SLP 0:1 TO DTHR OVR 40-80 FT TREES, 0-200 FT DIST, 135 FT L/R.
  • OBSTN CLNC SLP 0:1 TO DTHR OVR 85 FT TREE, 215 FT DIST, 240 FT R; 30 FT FONE POLES, 200 FT DIST, 140 FT L & 190-FT R; 18 FT ROAD, 160 FT DIST, 250 FT L/R; 6 FT FENCE, 140 FT DIST, 100 FT L/R; 25 FT HNGRS, 45-100 FT DIST, 207 FT L.

Attendance

  • UNATNDD EASTER, THANKSGIVING, & CHRISTMAS.

Nearby airports

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About 4G4

Youngstown Elser Metro Airport (4G4) is an airport in Youngstown, OH, at 1,070 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,012 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 4G4, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 4G4 have a control tower?

No. Youngstown Elser Metro Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 4G4?

Youngstown Elser Metro Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,012 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 4G4?

Youngstown Elser Metro Airport is in Youngstown, OH, at an elevation of 1,070 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.9618, -80.6773.

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