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8PA6

Turtle Rock Airstrip

Shermansdale, PennsylvaniaElevation 626 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 500 ft

01U/19U
Dimensions
500 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 01U
RWY 19U
Traffic patternRight

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Turtle Rock Airstrip is in Shermansdale, Pennsylvania. Field elevation 626 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCHARLES THIEMANN
Manager phone717-307-6374
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8PA6
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)NEW YORK
Flight service (AFSS)WILLIAMSPORT
RegionPennsylvania
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.3293, -77.1676
Distance from city1 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC HARRISBURG APCH AT 800-932-0712.
›RY 01U/19U AVOID BLDGS LCTD NW OF RY AND THE PLINE 800 EAST OF THE RY.
›ALL TRAFFIC REMAIN WEST OF THE RY.
›PRVDD VFR OPNS; PVT USE; AND RIGHT TRAFFIC RY 19U AND TRAFFIC REMAIN WEST OF RY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗8PA6 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8PA6 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8PA6. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8PA6 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8PA6. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8PA6?
8PA6 sits at 626 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8PA6?
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.