Van Sant Airport

9N1 · Erwinna, PA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
390 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,058 ft 07/25
Runways
2
Mag var
12W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:42 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:30 AM09:30Z
Sunrise06:00 AM10:00Z
Sunset08:12 PM00:12Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:42 PM00:42Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:42 PM → 05:30 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:12 PM → 05:00 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 172°downwind 082°base 352°final 262°45° entry2505G23G07

RWY 25LEFT traffic

Heading
262° mag · 250° true
Dimensions
3,058 × 120 ft
TPA
1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 082°) on the 45° at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 25
Approach obstacle
Tree, 35 ft, 652 ft from threshold, 82 ft R of centerline — 18:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface

Condition: Good.

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

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

Nearby navigation aids

ARD 108.20 · SBJ 112.90 · FJC 117.50 · +4
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ARD · Yardley VOR/DME 108.20 · 19X Low r337° / 16.4 NM
SBJ · Solberg VOR/DME 112.90 · 76X Low r260° / 17.4 NM
FJC · Allentown VORTAC 117.50 · 122X Low r142° / 21.8 NM
BWZ · Broadway VOR/DME 114.20 · 89X Low r225° / 22.8 NM
PTW · Pottstown VORTAC 116.50 · 112X Low r062° / 26.2 NM
ETX · East Texas VOR/DME 110.20 · 39X Low r111° / 27.2 NM
RBV · Robbinsville VORTAC 113.80 · 85X High r312° / 32.5 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
9N1
Coordinates
40.4836, -75.1009
Elevation
390 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
12W
Sectional chart
NEW YORK
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
NEW YORK (ZNY)
Flight service (FSS)
WILLIAMSPORT · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
IPT
Attendance
ALL 0830-1700
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1961/10
Distance from city
2 SW

Night operations

Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.8 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

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
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Glider, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales, Towing
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BUCKS COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
P.O. BOX 1185, 3879 OLD EASTON ROAD, DOYLESTOWN, PA
215-345-1970
Manager
TOM MARDEN
516 CAFFERTY RD, ERWINNA, PA
610-847-8494
Remarks FAA · 11 notes

General

  • HEAVY GLIDER TFC.
  • ARPT CLSD TO TRANSIENT TRAFFIC DEC THRU APR.
  • GLIDERS OCNLLY USE POWER PLANE RWY FOR LNDG TO THE WEST.
  • RWY 23 BASED ACFT USE ONLY.
  • RWY 05 LANDINGS AND TAKEOFFS PROHIBITED.
  • DEER ON AND INVOF ARPT.
  • ARPT CLSD DUSK TO DAWN.
  • FOR CD CTC ALLENTOWN APCH AT 800-728-6322.
  • POWERED PRCHT OPS NOT PERMITTED.

Runways

  • RWY 07/25 MKD WITH WHITE TIRES; DSPLCD THLD MKD WITH WHITE TIRES.

Obstructions

  • RWY 07 APCH RATIO 27:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 56PA Hoge Farm Airport (private) (1 NM) · PA77 Erwinna Private Airport (private) (2 NM) · 23PA Cedar Acres Private Group Airport (private) (2 NM) · NJ63 Eagles Lair Airport (private) (2 NM) · PA05 Monesmith Airport (3 NM) · 4PA8 Russo Airstrip (private) (4 NM)

About 9N1

Van Sant Airport (9N1) is an airport in Erwinna, PA, at 390 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,058 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 9N1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 9N1 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 9N1?

Van Sant Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 3,058 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 9N1?

Van Sant Airport is in Erwinna, PA, at an elevation of 390 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.4836, -75.1009.

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