Airports / Pennsylvania / LHV
William T. Piper Memorial Airport.
Lock Haven, Pennsylvania · 556 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
32 ratings
0
Operators based
556
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#16 / 42
Pennsylvania airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 32 Google ratings , ranked against 42 rated PA fields.
23 nm
To the nearest alternate
Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
William T. Piper Memorial Airport, listed as KLHV / LHV, is a general aviation field in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. The airport sits 556 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into LHV for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT, 23 nm), State College Regional Airport (SCE, 26 nm), and Muir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) Airport (MUI, 57 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 3,799-foot paved runway, LHV can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from LHV depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Lock Haven.
1 FBO serves KLHV. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
William T. Piper Memorial Airport
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- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-4:00; after hours by arrangement with $20 call-out fee
- Unicom 122.8
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +5 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KLHV
IATA
LHV
FAA / Local
LHV
Elevation
556 ft
Coordinates
41.1356° N · 77.4223° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs PA fields
state range 36–2,284 ft
At 556 ft, LHV sits lower than 65% of the 49 Pennsylvania fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 3,799 ft
- 09L/27R3,799 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09R/27L2,179 ft × 100 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,799 ft
LHV's 3,799 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 23nmIPTWilliamsport Regional AirportWilliamsport
- 26nmSCEState College Regional AirportState College
- 57nmMUIMuir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) AirportFort Indiantown Gap(Annville)
- 64nmMDTHarrisburg International AirportHarrisburg
- 65nmAOOAltoona Blair County AirportAltoona
- 66nmELMElmira Corning Regional AirportElmira/Corning
Location
Open the full mapKLHV · William T. Piper Memorial Airport · Lock Haven, PA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LHV on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Washington DC (IAD) | 132 nm | 42m |
| New York (TEB) | 153 nm | 45m |
| Boston (BED) | 286 nm | 1h 4m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 473 nm | 1h 30m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 528 nm | 1h 38m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 878 nm | 2h 27m |
| Miami (MIA) | 932 nm | 2h 34m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,053 nm | 2h 51m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LHV?
- William T. Piper Memorial Airport's longest paved runway is 3,799 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at LHV?
- William T. Piper Memorial Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 3,799 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at William T. Piper Memorial Airport?
- One FBO serves LHV: William T. Piper Memorial Airport. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to LHV?
- The closest alternate is Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT), about 23 nm away, followed by State College Regional Airport (SCE) at 26 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LHV to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 1h 4m (286 nm), Chicago about 1h 30m (473 nm), Nashville about 1h 38m (528 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.