Nils Seaplane BasePrivate
96PA · Lock Haven, PA · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:37 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:29 AM | 10:29Z |
| Sunrise | 06:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunset | 07:09 PM | 23:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:37 PM | 23:37Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05W/23W | 3,000 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
PSB 115.50 · ETG 116.00 · SLT 113.90 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSB · Philipsburg | VORTAC | 115.50 · 102X | High | r066° / 27.2 NM |
| ETG · Keating | VORTAC | 116.00 · 107X | High | r105° / 29.4 NM |
| SLT · Slate Run | VORTAC | 113.90 · 86X | High | r142° / 29.7 NM |
| SFK · Stonyfork | VOR/DME | 108.60 · 23X | Low | r194° / 31.7 NM |
| FQM · Williamsport | VOR/DME | 114.40 · 91X | Low | r262° / 34 NM |
| SEG · Selinsgrove | VOR/DME | 110.40 · 41X | Low | r318° / 35.8 NM |
| MIP · Milton | VORTAC | 109.20 · 29X | Low | r292° / 38.5 NM |
Charts & procedures
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Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 96PA
- Coordinates
- 41.1701, -77.4945
- Elevation
- 550 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- DETROIT
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- NEW YORK (ZNY)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WILLIAMSPORT · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- MAY-SEPT
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2016/04
- Distance from city
- 4 NW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- PROPONENT MUST COORDINATE WITH LHV AIRPORT FOR OPERATING PROCEDURES TO AVOID CONFLICT OF VFR TRAFFIC PATTERNS.
- FOR CD CTC NEW YORK ARTCC AT 631-468-1425.
Attendance
- ON REQUEST.
Nearby airports
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About 96PA
Nils (96PA) is a seaplane base in Lock Haven, PA, at 550 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 96PA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 96PA have a control tower?
No. Nils is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) seaplane base; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 96PA?
Nils has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 96PA?
Nils is in Lock Haven, PA, at an elevation of 550 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.1701, -77.4945.
More about 96PA
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 96PA 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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