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W73

Mid Atlantic Soaring Center Airport

Fairfield, PennsylvaniaElevation 573 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,700 ft

15/33
Dimensions
2,700 x 50 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
RWY 15
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 33
Displaced threshold900 ft
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

Mid Atlantic Soaring Center Airport is in Fairfield, Pennsylvania. Field elevation 573 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMARK PHILIP
Manager phone770-540-5503
AttendedALL MON - FRI, UNATTENDED
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAW73
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)NEW YORK
Flight service (AFSS)WILLIAMSPORT
RegionPennsylvania
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.7570, -77.3514
Distance from city2 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF123.300
FREQUENCIES

Communications

123.300
CTAF
CTAF

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›GLIDERS OCCASIONALLY LND ON TURF AREA ADJ TO RWY 15/33.
›ARPT OPS RESTRICTED, IAW TFR RULES, WHEN P-40 EXPANDED TO 10 NM RADIUS.
›KARLINDO PERSONAL USE ARPT LCTD 1300 FT E OF RWYS.
›RWY 15 CLSD FOR APCH AND LNDG. EXTREME CAUTION: ALL TKOFS USE RWY 15. ALL APCHS & LNDGS USE RWY 33. ROTORCRAFT AIR & HOVER TAXI RSTD TO RWY.
›EXTSV GLDR GND & FLT OPNS.
›FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-709-4993.
›ROTORCRAFT EXERCISE EXTREME CTN AT N END OF RWY DUE TO GLIDER GND OPNS.
›ARPT CLSD TO NGT OPNS.
›ATTND SAT-SUN & FED HOL DURG DALGT HRS WHEN WX PERMITS.
›RWY 15 NOT MKD WITH THLD OR MAG HDG.
›RY 33 APPROACH SLOPE 20:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.
›RY 15 HAS +15 FT ROAD AT RY END 125 FT L/R OF CNTRLN.
›MULTICOM 123.3 USED DURING GLIDER ACTIVITY.
›SEGM CIRC ON WEST SIDE OF ARPT; 45 FT DIAM.
›TPA 1365' MSL.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗W73 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does W73 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for W73. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does W73 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for W73. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at W73?
W73 sits at 573 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for W73?
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.