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79N

Ridge Soaring Gliderport

Unionville, PennsylvaniaElevation 815 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,322 ft

07/25
Dimensions
3,322 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt
RWY 07
Displaced threshold725 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 25
Displaced threshold470 ft
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Ridge Soaring Gliderport is in Unionville, Pennsylvania. Field elevation 815 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDREW M. SMITH
Manager phone814-883-8045
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA79N
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)NEW YORK
Flight service (AFSS)ALTOONA
RegionPennsylvania
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.8839, -77.9072
Distance from city2 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›DRAINAGE DITCH OBSTRUCTS TURF LNDG SFC 1738 FT INBD FROM RWY 25 N & S SIDE, MARKED WITH RED/YELLOW CONES.
›RWY 07 DSPLCD THLD AT 1030 FT.
›APCH SLOPE 17:1 TO DTHR.
›RWY 25 DSPLCD THLD AT 550 FT.
›FOR CD CTC NEW YORK ARTCC AT 631-468-1425.
›RWY & DTHR UNMARKED.
›APCH SLOPE 15:1 TO DTHR.
›RWY 07/25 CNTRLN RUNS ALONG S EDGE OF PAVED STRIP.
›RWY DRAINS POORLY. WATER ACCUMS DURG RAINY PERIODS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗79N on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 79N have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 79N. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 79N have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 79N. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 79N?
79N sits at 815 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 79N?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.