Ronca HeliportPrivate
8PA2 · Bethlehem, PA · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:28 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:20 AM | 10:20Z |
| Sunrise | 06:48 AM | 10:48Z |
| Sunset | 07:01 PM | 23:01Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:28 PM | 23:28Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 60 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
FJC 117.50 · ETX 110.20 · BWZ 114.20 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FJC · Allentown | VORTAC | 117.50 · 122X | Low | r125° / 6.1 NM |
| ETX · East Texas | VOR/DME | 110.20 · 39X | Low | r078° / 17.1 NM |
| BWZ · Broadway | VOR/DME | 114.20 · 89X | Low | r265° / 24.3 NM |
| SBJ · Solberg | VOR/DME | 112.90 · 76X | Low | r293° / 27.7 NM |
| STW · Stillwater | VOR/DME | 109.60 · 33X | Low | r240° / 28.2 NM |
| PTW · Pottstown | VORTAC | 116.50 · 112X | Low | r029° / 29.6 NM |
| ARD · Yardley | VOR/DME | 108.20 · 19X | Low | r333° / 32.4 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8PA2 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8PA2
- Coordinates
- 40.6843, -75.3341
- Elevation
- 375 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 12W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- 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
- lighted
- Activated
- 1992/01
- Distance from city
- 2 NE
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- FOR FLOOD LGTS CALL 610-972-2009.
- FOR CD CTC ALLENTOWN APCH AT 800-728-6322.
Lighting
- PHONE REQ
Nearby airports
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About 8PA2
Ronca (8PA2) is a heliport in Bethlehem, PA, at 375 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 60 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8PA2, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8PA2 have a control tower?
No. Ronca is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 8PA2?
Ronca has 1 runway; the longest is 60 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8PA2?
Ronca is in Bethlehem, PA, at an elevation of 375 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.6843, -75.3341.
More about 8PA2
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 8PA2 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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