PA20
Thermal G. Ranch Gliderport
Erie, PennsylvaniaElevation 1,430 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
07/25
RWY 0764°T
Traffic patternRight
RWY 25244°T
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
Thermal G. Ranch Gliderport is in Erie, Pennsylvania. Field elevation 1,430 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerRORY J. GEHRLEIN
Manager phone814-866-1131
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPA20
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)CLEVELAND
Flight service (AFSS)ALTOONA
RegionPennsylvania
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.0205, -80.0710
Distance from city3 NM W
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
›GLIDER OPS ON THE ARPT.
›RY MKD WITH WHITE TIRES.
›RY MKD WITH WHITE TIRES.
›TURF WITH TOPSOIL BASE CAN BE SOFT; CALL FOR CONDITION.
›FOR CD CTC BUFFALO APCH AT 716-626-6920, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0232.
›PLUS 3 HOT AIR BALLOONS.
›CIRCULAR HOT AIR BALLOON LAUNCHING PAD RADIO CONTROLLED MODEL AIRPLANE CIRCLE.
›945 FT TURF TWY ON EAST END OF RY. 1,000 FT TURF TWY ON WEST END OF RY.
›VFR ONLY
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PA20 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for PA20. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does PA20 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for PA20. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at PA20?
PA20 sits at 1,430 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PA20?
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.