Mid-State Airport (KPSB), Pennsylvania
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Mid-State Airport (KPSB) is a public-use, non-towered field in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, serving a modest volume of business aviation traffic against a backdrop of two paved runways capable of handling mid-size aircraft. The airport sits at 1,948 feet elevation and operates unattended, with the nearest customs facility located at KMDT. Regional alternates include State College Regional roughly 11 nautical miles east and Clearfield-Lawrence to the northwest, both within reasonable diversion range for operators working this corridor.
Runways
Mid-State Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 16/34, is 5,711 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Mid-State Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Harrisburg International (KMDT), 73 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Mid-State Airport recorded 7 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September. Business aviation traffic at Mid-State Airport is concentrated in the spring and fall months, with the highest activity recorded in September.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 3 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Mid-State Airport averages 1.7 days above 90°F in July, 28.4 freeze days in January and 4.8 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79.7°F, and January the coldest, at 32.1°F.
Weather station is 5.9 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Mid-State Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Heavy glider activity occurs during daylight hours, at all altitudes, on and in the vicinity of the airport, and within 15 nautical miles east and south of the airport.
Runway lights for Runway 06/24 and Runway 16/34 are activated via CTAF.
Runway markings are extremely faded.
Runway markings are extremely faded.
Runway 24 is closed for night visual approaches due to obstructions.
Asphalt is crumbling at the runway intersection, causing potholes and foreign object debris.
Deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Contact NG Operations on the published frequencies.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact New York ARTCC.
The airport has limited access; contact the airport manager to coordinate.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Mid-State Airport has five airfields within 37 NM. The closest is State College Regional (KUNV), 11.08 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KPSB
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length at KPSB?
Mid-State Airport (KPSB) has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 16/34 is the longer of the two at 5,711 feet, with a width of 100 feet. Runway 06/24 measures 5,006 feet, also 100 feet wide. Both surfaces support business aviation traffic operating into this Philipsburg, Pennsylvania field.
Is there fuel available at Mid-State Airport?
Fuel type data is not confirmed for Mid-State Airport (KPSB) in current records. Dispatchers planning a stop should verify fuel availability directly before arrival. The airport is unattended, which affects service coordination for any fuel uplift. Confirming ahead of time avoids delays on the ramp.
Does KPSB have on-site customs clearance?
Mid-State Airport (KPSB) does not have on-site customs service. The nearest customs facility is at KMDT, located approximately 73.32 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance need to route through that airport or another designated port of entry. Plan clearance logistics separately from any operation into KPSB.
Why is Runway 24 restricted at night at Mid-State Airport?
Runway 24 at Mid-State Airport (KPSB) is closed to visual approaches at night due to obstructions. This restriction applies specifically to the nighttime visual approach on that runway end. Crews planning night operations at KPSB should account for this limitation when selecting a runway. Daytime operations on Runway 24 are not affected by this restriction.