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N79 — Northumberland County Airport

Northumberland County Airport

Non-ToweredShamokin, PA • ICAO: KN79 • 881' MSL

N79 WeatherLive METAR & TAF

Wind Component

N79 Runways1 runway

N79 has 1 runway. The longest is 8/26 at 3,297 ft × 75 ft (asphalt).

8/26Lighted3,297 ft × 75 ftAsphalt

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

N79 Field Data

N79 field elevation is 881 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at N79 is 1,880 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL). Fuel available at N79: 100LL, Jet A.

Field elevation881 ft MSL
Pattern altitude1,880 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard
Fuel100LL, Jet AAvailability — call for price
Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

N79 Frequencies

CTAF 122.8 MHz — N79 is non-towered; self-announce position and intentions on CTAF.

AWOS119.175
Approach/Departure118.25
CTAF122.8
UNICOM122.8
Radio110.4

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Frequently Asked About N79

Is N79 (Northumberland County Airport) a towered airport?

No, N79 is a non-towered airport. The CTAF frequency is 122.8 MHz.

What is the AWOS frequency for N79?

The AWOS frequency at N79 (Northumberland County Airport) is 119.175 MHz.

How long is the runway at N79?

N79 has 1 runway (8/26). The longest runway is 3,297 feet.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at N79?

N79 uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 1,880 feet MSL at a field elevation of 881 feet.

Does N79 have fuel?

Yes. N79 (Northumberland County Airport) has 100LL, Jet A available. Call the field for hours, self-serve availability and price.

What is the elevation of N79?

N79 (Northumberland County Airport) has a field elevation of 881 feet MSL.

Where is N79 located?

N79 (Northumberland County Airport) is located in Shamokin, PA.