Nils Seaplane BasePrivate

96PA · Lock Haven, PA · Non-towered · Open on the map

Elevation
550 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,000 ft 05W/23W
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 96PA. Nearby reporting stations: KLHV (4 NM), KUNV (25 NM), KIPT (26 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:37 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:29 AM10:29Z
Sunrise06:56 AM10:56Z
Sunset07:09 PM23:09Z
Evening civil twilight
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07:37 PM23:37Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:37 PM → 06:29 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:09 PM → 05:56 AM

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

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Runways

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

PSB 115.50 · ETG 116.00 · SLT 113.90 · +4
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / 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

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 96PA — open it on the VFR sectional →

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
Owner
NILS MANTZOROS
1354 RENOVO RD, MILL HALL, PA
570-748-9456
Manager
NILS MANTZOROS
1354 RENOVO RD, MILL HALL, PA
570-748-9456
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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