Zelienople Municipal (KPJC), Pennsylvania
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Zelienople Municipal Airport (KPJC) is a public-use general aviation field in western Pennsylvania, roughly 22 nautical miles from the Pittsburgh metro area. The airport is uncontrolled and handles a business aviation-heavy traffic mix, with attended service on weekdays and on-call coverage on weekends. Fuel options include 100LL and Jet A, supporting a range of piston and turbine operators using the field's single paved runway.
Runways
Zelienople Municipal has one paved runway, 17/35, 5,002 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Zelienople Municipal has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Zelienople Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Pittsburgh International (KPIT), 19 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Zelienople Municipal recorded 1,823 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KPJC is concentrated toward the fall, with October seeing the highest monthly volume and December the lowest.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 202 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 6.3 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Zelienople Municipal has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Pittsburgh Approach.
REIL for runway 17 and 35, and MIRL for runway 17/35, are pilot-activated via CTAF after 2200. PAPI and MIRL operate continuously from dusk until 2200.
Trees 108 feet tall are located 2,138 feet from the threshold, offset 103 feet to the left, with a 17:1 slope to the threshold.
Deer and geese are present on and in the vicinity of the runway.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 5 degrees left of centerline.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Zelienople Municipal has five airfields within 26 NM. The closest is Pittsburgh / Butler Regional (KBTP), 9.67 NM east.
Part of the Pittsburgh area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs clearance available at KPJC?
Zelienople Municipal (KPJC) has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is at Pittsburgh International (KPIT), located about 19 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from international origins need to plan a stop at KPIT or another customs airport of entry before proceeding to Zelienople. Coordinate customs clearance in advance since KPJC itself cannot process international arrivals directly.
What runway does Zelienople Municipal Airport offer?
Zelienople Municipal Airport (KPJC) has a single runway, 17/35, measuring 5,002 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the same length listed as the airport's max paved distance, confirming it as the only paved runway available. The runway supports the jet and turboprop traffic that makes up the bulk of operations at this field. Pilots should note the lighting and obstruction remarks that apply specifically to this runway when planning approaches.
What lighting is available at KPJC after hours?
At Zelienople Municipal (KPJC), REIL for runways 17 and 35 and MIRL for runway 17/35 are pilot-controlled via CTAF after 2200. PAPI and MIRL otherwise operate continuously from dusk until 2200. This means pilots arriving late in the evening need to activate the lighting themselves using the common traffic advisory frequency. There is no tower at this airport, so all lighting coordination outside the automatic dusk-to-2200 window depends on radio activation.
Are there approach obstructions to be aware of at KPJC?
Yes, Zelienople Municipal (KPJC) has documented obstructions on approach: trees 108 feet tall are located 2,138 feet from the threshold, offset 103 feet to the left, with a 17:1 slope to the threshold. Additionally, the PAPI is noted as unusable beyond 5 degrees left of centerline. Pilots should factor these obstacles into approach planning, particularly on the runway end affected by the tree line. Wildlife including deer and geese are also reported on and in the vicinity of the runway.
When is Zelienople Municipal Airport (KPJC) busiest during the year?
Business aviation traffic at Zelienople Municipal (KPJC) shows a clear seasonal pattern, with October recording the highest monthly total at 202 operations in 2025, according to FAA TFMSC data. Activity generally builds through spring and summer before peaking in fall, then drops sharply in December to 99 operations, the lowest month. June and July also see relatively high volumes, near 175 operations each. Dispatchers scheduling trips to this airport should anticipate higher traffic density in the fall months.