Gilbert Private

73PA · York, PA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
530 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,220 ft 04/22
Runway
1
Mag var
10W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 73PA. Nearby reporting stations: KTHV (5 NM), KMDT (16 NM), KCXY (18 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:38 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:24 AM10:24Z
Sunrise06:51 AM10:51Z
Sunset07:11 PM23:11Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:38 PM23:38Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:38 PM → 06:24 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:11 PM → 05:51 AM

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 310°downwind 040°base 130°final 220°45° entry2204

RWY 22RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
220° mag · 210° true
Dimensions
2,220 × 125 ft
TPA
1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the right downwind (heading 040°) on the 45° at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 22
Approach obstacle
Trees, 66 ft

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

Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 73PA → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 73PA kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

LRP 117.30 · HAR 115.35 · EMI 117.90 · +1
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LRP · Lancaster VOR/DME 117.30 · 120X Low r252° / 24.8 NM
HAR · Harrisburg VORTAC 115.35 · 100Y Low r158° / 26.2 NM
EMI · Westminster VORTAC 117.90 · 126X High r028° / 27.8 NM
RAV · Ravine VORTAC 114.60 · 93X Low r203° / 38.3 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 73PA — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
73PA
Coordinates
39.9295, -76.7708
Elevation
530 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
10W
Sectional chart
WASHINGTON
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
NEW YORK (ZNY)
Flight service (FSS)
WILLIAMSPORT · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1974/01
Distance from city
3 SW
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
PAUL HEFFELFINGER
2490 WEST COLLEGE AVE, YORK, PA
(717) 586-0581
Manager
PAUL HEFFELFINGER`
6649 REYNOLDS MILL ROAD, SEVEN VALLEY, PA
717-586-0581
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC HARRISBURG APCH AT 800-932-0712.

Nearby airports

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About 73PA

Gilbert (73PA) is an airport in York, PA, at 530 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,220 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 73PA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 73PA have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 73PA?

Gilbert has 1 runway; the longest is 2,220 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 73PA?

Gilbert is in York, PA, at an elevation of 530 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.9295, -76.7708.

More about 73PA

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 73PA 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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