Philadelphia Gliderport

Hilltown, US 🇺🇸 Small Airport

ICAO

0PA0

IATA

Elevation

670 ft

Region

US-PA

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: 3PA2

Local Code: 3PA2

Location: 40.331227° N, -75.248125° E

Continent: North America

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Travelers consistently express highly positive sentiment and satisfaction with their experiences at Philadelphia Gliderport (0PA0), primarily operated by the Philadelphia Glider Council. The gliderport is lauded for its welcoming atmosphere, excellent instruction, and the unique thrill of silent flight. It serves as a community for soaring enthusiasts and those new to the sport.

What Travelers Love

Exceptional Flight Experience: Many describe soaring at the gliderport as an exhilarating and beautiful experience, often highlighting the quietude and unique perspective from above Bucks County.
Supportive Community and Staff: The Philadelphia Glider Council is praised as a member-owned, non-profit flight school with a strong sense of community. Instructors and staff are frequently mentioned as friendly, knowledgeable, and dedicated to teaching.
Comprehensive Flight Instruction: The gliderport offers a structured flight school, including ground school and free aircraft rental and instruction for members, making learning to fly gliders accessible and economical.
Well-Maintained Airfield and Facilities: The gliderport boasts a beautiful 125-acre private turf airfield with a 3,000-foot runway. Facilities include hangars for gliders and tow planes, private glider hangars, a tree-shaded picnic grove, a clubhouse, restrooms, and flight instructors available.
Accessibility and Openness: Visitors are welcome to stop by on sunny weekends to observe operations and learn about soaring, with no charge to get acquainted. Orientation flights are also available.

Common Complaints

Limited Public Amenities (inherent to a gliderport): As a private gliderport and flight school, it lacks the extensive amenities of a commercial airport, such as diverse food options, retail stores, or advanced terminal facilities. Fuel and transient storage are not available.
Operating Hours: The gliderport's primary attendance and instructional flights are concentrated on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays during daylight hours, which might limit flexibility for some.
Weather Dependency: As with all soaring operations, flights are highly dependent on favorable weather conditions.

Overall, the Philadelphia Gliderport provides an outstanding and highly recommended experience for anyone interested in soaring, from beginners to experienced pilots. Its strength lies in its passionate community, dedicated instruction, and the pure joy of flight it offers within a well-maintained, private setting.

Last updated: 62 days ago

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Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`01/19`	2450 ft	300 ft	TURF	Active
`07/25`	2450 ft	300 ft	TURF	Active
`13/31`	1800 ft	200 ft	TURF	Active

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