N79 — Northumberland County
Shamokin, PA · Elevation 880.6 ft · 40.8369, -76.5524
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,297 ft | 75 ft | Asphalt (fair) | Medium intensity | 08 83° / 26 263° | 08 PAPI (2-light, left) / 26 PAPI (2-light, left) | — |
Frequencies
- CTAF/UNICOM
- 122.8 MHz
- AWOS
- 119.175 MHz
- APP/DEP
- 118.25 MHz — Harrisburg Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 269.45 MHz — Harrisburg Approach/Departure
Airport info
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Attendance
- SAT-SUN ON CALL; MON-FRI 0800-1400
- Magnetic variation
- 11°W (1995)
- Flight service
- Williamsport FSS (IPT) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- IPT ↗
Remarks
- EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
- FOR CD CTC HARRISBURG APCH AT 800-932-0712.
- ACTVT REIL RWY 08 & 26; PAPI RWY 08 & 26; MIRL RWY 08/26 - 121.8.
Quick facts
- What is the CTAF for N79?
- The CTAF at N79 is 122.8 MHz.
- How long is the runway at N79?
- N79 has one runway, 3,297 ft long.
- Does N79 have fuel?
- Yes — N79 has 100LL, Jet A available, per FAA NASR data.
- Which Flight Service Station serves N79?
- Williamsport FSS (IPT) serves N79. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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- KSEG — Penn Valley — 16 mi
- 74N — Bendigo — 19 mi
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