Carlisle Airport (N94), Pennsylvania
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Carlisle Airport, listed under local identifier N94 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, is a public-use, non-towered field at 510 feet elevation with a single paved runway. Annual operations sit at 769 for 2025 per FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for the majority of that traffic. The field does not host customs facilities onsite, with the nearest service located at Harrisburg International (KMDT) roughly 19 nautical miles away. Attendance follows a weekday schedule, with irregular weekend coverage, and both piston and jet fuel are available on field.
Runways
Carlisle Airport has one paved runway, 10/28, 4,008 ft long and 60 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Carlisle Airport has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Carlisle Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Harrisburg International (KMDT), 19 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Carlisle Airport recorded 408 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at N94 concentrates in the warmer months, with July, May, and March showing the highest monthly operation counts against lower activity in January and December.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 49 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Carlisle Airport averages 10.3 days above 90°F in July, 27.8 freeze days in January and 2.6 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85.5°F, and January the coldest, at 38.1°F.
Weather station is 2.4 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Carlisle Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: access and runway notes.
Deer and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport. Large bird activity has increased half a nautical mile west of the Runway 10 approach end.
For clearance delivery, contact Harrisburg Approach.
Runway 10/28 low-intensity runway lights are activated via CTAF.
Runway 28 has a 17-foot road located 185 feet from the runway end, across the centerline.
During night operations, trailer park lights located south of the runway could be mistaken for runway lights.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Carlisle Airport has five airfields within 36 NM. The closest is Capital City (KCXY), 14.91 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of traffic does N94 Carlisle Airport handle?
Carlisle Airport, identified as N94, recorded 769 total annual operations in 2025, with 408 attributed to business aviation according to FAA TFMSC data. The single asphalt runway, 10/28, spans 4,008 feet and 60 feet wide. Attendance runs Monday through Friday from 0700 to 1500, with irregular weekend coverage.
Is there fuel available at N94?
Carlisle Airport (N94) offers 100LL and A+ fuel, and Jet A is also available on the field. Fueling aligns with the posted attendance schedule, staffed Monday through Friday from 0700 to 1500 local time. Weekend service is described as irregular, so operators should plan arrivals with that variability in mind.
How does Carlisle Airport handle customs clearance?
Carlisle Airport (N94) does not have customs facilities onsite. The nearest customs service is at KMDT, Harrisburg International, located approximately 18.88 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance should coordinate with KMDT in advance rather than expecting onsite processing at N94.
What wildlife or lighting hazards should pilots know about at N94?
Carlisle Airport reports deer and bird activity on and in the vicinity of the field, with large bird activity noted as increased half a nautical mile west of the Runway 10 approach end. Separately, at night, trailer park lights south of the runway can be mistaken for runway lighting. Pilots should account for both wildlife and visual confusion risks during night operations at N94.