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Schuylkill County Joe Zerbey Airport

ICAO KZERLocal ZER🇺🇸 Pottsville
Coordinates
40.7065°N, 76.3731°W
Elevation
1,729 ft (527 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-PA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
11.3° W

Daylight today(Oct 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:52
Sunrise
07:19
Sunset
18:24
Civil dusk
18:51

About 11h 4m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Schuylkill County Joe Zerbey Airport

Schuylkill County Airport, also known as Schuylkill County Joe Zerbey Airport, is a public use airport located eight nautical miles west of the central business district of Pottsville, a city in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is owned by the Schuylkill County Airport Authority. This airport is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation facility.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 295,101 ft / 1,555 m75 ftAspLightedOpen
04 / 222,523 ft / 769 m140 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DHARRISBURG APP/DEP118.250 MHz
AWOSAWOS 3127.570 MHz
RDOWILLIAMSPORT RDO114.600 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.800 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2610 · effective Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 29, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (3)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Showing 4 of 4 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle—1,716 ft—
Obstacle—1,726 ft—
Obstacle—1,719 ft—
Obstacle—1,696 ft—
Obstacle—1,749 ft—
Obstacle—1,719 ft—
Obstacle—1,683 ft—
Obstacle—1,693 ft—

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Schuylkill County Joe Zerbey Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Schuylkill County Joe Zerbey Airport?

The ICAO code for Schuylkill County Joe Zerbey Airport is KZER.

Where is Schuylkill County Joe Zerbey Airport located?

Schuylkill County Joe Zerbey Airport is small airport located in Pottsville, United States, at an elevation of 1,729 ft (527 m).

How many runways does Schuylkill County Joe Zerbey Airport have?

Schuylkill County Joe Zerbey Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 5,101 ft / 1,555 m.

What time zone is Schuylkill County Joe Zerbey Airport in?

Schuylkill County Joe Zerbey Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Schuylkill County Joe Zerbey Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Schuylkill County Joe Zerbey Airport is approximately 11.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Schuylkill County Joe Zerbey Airport?

The nearest airport to Schuylkill County Joe Zerbey Airport is Tidmore Airport (7PN0), about 6.2 nm to the e, followed by Cider Field and Numidia Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Schuylkill County Joe Zerbey Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.