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8PA8

Sunny Rest Airport

Palmerton, PennsylvaniaElevation 980 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,800 ft

E/W
Dimensions
1,800 x 80 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY E
RWY W

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Sunny Rest Airport is in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Field elevation 980 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMICHAEL MESHER
Manager phone215-377-2911
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8PA8
SectionalNEW YORK
Center (ARTCC)NEW YORK
Flight service (AFSS)WILLIAMSPORT
RegionPennsylvania
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.8168, -75.6663
Distance from city17 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC ALLENTOWN APCH AT 800-728-6322.
›ARPT CLSD AT PRESENT TIME FOR REPAIRS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗8PA8 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8PA8 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8PA8. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8PA8 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8PA8. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8PA8?
8PA8 sits at 980 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8PA8?
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.