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Lancaster Airport

IATA LNSICAO KLNSLocal LNS🇺🇸 Lancaster
Coordinates
40.1217°N, 76.2961°W
Elevation
403 ft (123 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-PA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
11.3° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:06
Sunrise
06:34
Sunset
19:39
Civil dusk
20:07

About 13h 5m 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 Lancaster Airport

Lancaster Airport

Lancaster Airport is a public use airport four nautical miles north of the central business district of Lancaster, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is owned by the Lancaster Airport Authority. It is served by one commuter airline subsidized by the Essential Air Service program and one charter airline.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, 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
08 / 26▸ displaced6,933 ft / 2,113 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
13 / 314,102 ft / 1,250 m100 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (7)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DHARRISBURG APP/DEP126.450 MHz
ATISATIS125.675 MHz
CTAFCTAF120.900 MHz
GNDGND121.800 MHz
RDOWILLIAMSPORT RDO117.300 MHz
TWRTWR120.900 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2608 · effective Aug 6, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Airport diagram (1)

Instrument approaches (4)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

Land-and-hold-short (LAHSO) (1)

Showing 8 of 14 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LANCASTER CLASS DClass DControlledGND2900 ft MSL
LANCASTER CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: W (from about 270°), on 16% of observations, averaging 7 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan77%-1,296 ft
Feb73%-1,189 ft
Mar78%-611 ft
Apr81%23 ft
May76%659 ft
Jun83%1,323 ft
Jul84%1,562 ft
Aug80%1,379 ft
Sep75%960 ft
Oct76%296 ft
Nov86%-579 ft
Dec73%-1,053 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-1,2961,562 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle600 ft
Obstacle574 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lancaster Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Lancaster Airport?

The ICAO code for Lancaster Airport is KLNS, and its IATA code is LNS.

Where is Lancaster Airport located?

Lancaster Airport is medium airport located in Lancaster, United States, at an elevation of 403 ft (123 m).

How many runways does Lancaster Airport have?

Lancaster Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 6,933 ft / 2,113 m.

Which airlines fly to Lancaster Airport?

Airlines historically serving Lancaster Airport include Pacific Wings (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Lancaster Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Lancaster Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Lancaster Airport in?

Lancaster Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Lancaster Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Lancaster 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 Lancaster Airport?

The nearest airport to Lancaster Airport is Indian Springs Airport (88PS), about 5.7 nm to the w, followed by Smoketown Airport and Sunburst Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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