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PA51

Bowtie Airport

Biglerville, PennsylvaniaElevation 560 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,100 ft

05/23
Dimensions
2,100 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 05
Displaced threshold600 ft
RWY 23
Displaced threshold300 ft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Bowtie Airport is in Biglerville, Pennsylvania. Field elevation 560 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerA. TIMOTHY SHIMER
Manager phone440-225-5228
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPA51
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)NEW YORK
Flight service (AFSS)WILLIAMSPORT
RegionPennsylvania
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.9085, -77.2052
Distance from city4 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD VFR ONLY, TREES ALONG SIDE RY 05 MUST PROVIDE 125 FT CLEARANCE, CLEAR 20:1 EACH END RY, HANGAR OFF SIDE RY CLEAR 125 FT OUT FM CENTERLINE.
›FOR CD CTC HARRISBURG APCH AT 800-932-0712.
›CTLNG OBSTN EXCEEDS 45 DEG SLP.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗PA51 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PA51 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for PA51. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does PA51 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for PA51. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at PA51?
PA51 sits at 560 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PA51?
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.