WILLIAM T. PIPER MEMORIAL AIRPORT

Airport Manager - Edward Watson

Phone: (570) 748-5123

E-mail Address: edwatson@kcnet.org

Website:  http://www.piperairport.com/default.htm

The City of Lock Haven operates the William T. Piper Memorial Airport, a General Aviation facility located at the eastern end of the City. The Airport has a paved runway measuring 100'x 3,800', a runway lighting system and paved taxiways and tie down areas. It also has a turf runway measuring 100' x 2,200'. The facility includes 27 T-Hangar spaces which are leased for airplane storage.

Our newly renovated terminal offers an expanded flight planning room with wireless internet access and a conference room.  We have also added a ramp accessible waiting room with restroom that is open 24/7 at the west end of Hangar 1.  An automated weather advisory and runway lighting is activated by 3 microphone clicks on the Unicom frequency 122.80.  Pilot supplies, including navigation charts and maps, are for sale in the main lobby.

The airport is open for FBO operations including fuel service from 8:00am to 6:00pm M-F and from 10am to 6pm Sat. & Sun through October 31, 2010..  After hours service may be arranged by contacting the airport manager - a $20.00 call-out fee may be assessed.  FBO services are closed on major holidays and extreme weather events.

The types of fuel available include Jet A currently selling for $4.20 per gallon and 100 LL aviation currently selling for $4.45 per gallon, each with a 10 cent/gallon discount for cash.

A courtesy car shuttle is available for visitors who need transportation to local restaurants, lodging, LHU, or local attractions such as the Piper Aviation Museum, downtown, etc. In addition, rental cars are available locally through Enterprise Rent-A-Car (www.enterprise.com) or by contacting them by phone at (570) 748-3669.

The City also offers office space for rent and maintains two hangars of approximately 10,000 square feet each which are available for airplane storage or light commercial airport-related uses. The Airport also has an aircraft sales business on the field.

Adjacent to the airport is the Piper Aviation Museum.  Additional information on the Museum is available on their website at www.pipermuseum.com or by calling (570) 748-8283.

Adjoining businesses offer aircraft repair, aircraft parts (new and used) and instrument repair. Click on the businesses identified below or contact them by telephone to learn more about what they offer.

                                        Airparts of Lock Haven 

                                        AvSport - Now open for flight training in light sport aircraft

                                        Bailey's Aircraft Service  570-748-3927

                                        Cub Restoration Services 570-748-7975

                                        GATS

                                        Keystone Instruments                                         

                                        Lock Haven Aircraft Sales                                   

                                        Mynah Aircraft 570-748-0180

                                        Rande's Aircraft Repair  570-748-3701

                                        Silent Eagle Sailplane Rides  570-660-6028

Click here to view the current Airport Weather Report

The City is currently leasing land ($1,800/acre, annual cost) at its Airport Business Park, located on the south side of the William T. Piper Memorial Airport. The park contains 14.75 acres and is a Keystone Opportunity Zone (KOZ).

Several major events are held at the William T. Piper Memorial Airport annually, including Wings Over Piper and Sentimental Journey. For more information about each of the events, website links are provided below:

Click here for Wings Over Piper

Click here for Sentimental Journey

Or Click on the Events link at the top of this page for other airport and City-wide events.