• Operators of turbojet-powered airplanes with a maximum certified take-off weight over 12,500 pounds should follow the standard noise abatement profiles unless authorized or directed by air traffic control.
• Pilots of turboprop, turbojet and large prop aircraft (prop aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds) are requested to use runway 6-24, unless significant winds dictate otherwise.

• All departures shall maintain runway heading until reaching 400 feet above ground before making any turns.
• Runway 33 (Noise Sensitive) VFR departures in addition to the above, are requested to begin cross-wind leg at or prior to the first highway northwest of the airport.

• Runway 15 arrivals are requested to fly at or above the standard glide path to avoid a noise sensitive area off the approach end of the runway.

• Runway usage as directed by A.T.C. unless otherwise required by distance from clouds criteria, the traffic pattern altitudes for Northeast Philadelphia Airport are as follows:
  • Lightweight aircraft (less than 12,500 lbs.) - 1000' AGL (1120' MSL)
  • Aircraft weighing 12,500 lbs. or more and all turbojet/turbine powered aircraft - 1500' AGL (1620' MSL).
  • Rotorcraft - 800' AGL (920' MSL) and avoid residential area on the east-southeast boundary of the airport.
  • As directed by A.T.C., touch-and-go aircraft are to make right-hand traffic pattern when utilizing runway 6

• Between the hours of 0600-2300:
  • Lightweight aircraft (less than 12,500 lbs.) Are to run-up on the concrete ramp which is that portion of the main ramp northwest of taxiway Alpha-4.
  • Aircraft over 12,500 lbs. Are to run-up on taxiway Hotel between runway 6-24 and taxiway Alpha, as directed by the A.T.C.
• Between the hours of 2300-0600:
  • Aircraft engine run-ups must have prior approval from Airport. Contact Airport Security at 215-685-0316 and provide the following information
    • Aircraft type & Tail Number
    • Aircraft Operator
    • Location on Field
    • Time & Duration of Run-up.
  • Run-ups of all aircraft are to be performed on taxiway Lima (location on taxiway Lima determined by wind):
    • With winds from the West, Northwest, North Northeast, or East, run-ups will be done on taxiway Lima near the approach end of runway 24.
    • With winds from the Southeast, South, or Southwest, run-ups will be done on taxiway Lima between runway 15-33 and taxiway Juliet.

• Mondays through Saturdays between the hours of 0900 and 2200.
• Sundays between the hours of 1200 and 2200.
• Touch-and-go's are limited to five (5) per flight.

During extended delays on hold pads it is suggested that you restrict unnecessary use of your engine to reduce noise and air pollution.