Bradford County Airport (N27), Pennsylvania
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Bradford County Airport, local identifier N27, serves Towanda, Pennsylvania with a single paved runway and a non-towered traffic pattern coordinated over CTAF. The field sits at 730 feet elevation and supports a mix of general and business aviation activity, with clearance delivery routed through Binghamton Approach or New York ARTCC when the approach facility is closed. Customs clearance is not available onsite; the nearest customs airport is Greater Binghamton / Edwin A Link Field, about 35 nautical miles away. Several regional airports, including Elmira / Corning Regional and Williamsport Regional, lie within roughly 30 to 40 nautical miles.
Runways
Bradford County Airport has one paved runway, 05/23, 4,301 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Bradford County Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Bradford County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Greater Binghamton / Edwin A Link Field (KBGM), 35 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Bradford County Airport recorded 106 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May. Business aviation traffic at Bradford County Airport is concentrated most heavily in May, with additional activity in July, based on 2025 FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 28 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Bradford County Airport averages 4.7 days above 90°F in July, 27.8 freeze days in January and 2.9 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83.7°F, and January the coldest, at 35.0°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Bradford County Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: access and runway notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Binghamton Approach. When Approach is closed, contact New York ARTCC.
REIL for runways 05 and 23, PAPI for runways 05 and 23, and MIRL for runway 05/23 are pilot-activated via CTAF.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Bradford County Airport has five airfields within 41 NM. The closest is Elmira / Corning Regional (KELM), 32.09 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a control tower at Bradford County Airport (N27)?
Bradford County Airport, local identifier N27, is a non-towered public airport in Towanda, Pennsylvania. Pilots coordinate using the CTAF for arrivals and departures. The field carries a modest annual traffic count, with business aviation operations forming a significant share of the 2025 FAA TFMSC total. Runway lighting activation is also handled through the CTAF.
What runway is available at N27?
N27 offers a single runway, 05/23, with an asphalt surface measuring 4,301 feet long and 75 feet wide. This is the only paved runway at Bradford County Airport, and it accommodates the field's business aviation and general traffic. REIL, PAPI, and MIRL lighting are available on both ends via pilot-controlled activation.
Where does customs clearance happen for arrivals into Bradford County Airport?
Bradford County Airport (N27) has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is at KBGM, Greater Binghamton / Edwin A Link Field, located roughly 35 nautical miles away. Pilots requiring customs clearance should plan their arrival through that airport rather than N27 directly.
What are the attended hours at N27?
Bradford County Airport follows a seasonal attendance schedule. Monday through Friday, it is staffed year-round from 0800 to 1700. On weekends from March through October, staffing runs 0800 to 1600, while November through February weekends are unattended. Dispatchers should plan arrivals around this schedule, particularly for winter weekend operations at N27.