Flight Simulator Flights at KHZL Hazleton Municipal Airport

Hazleton Municipal Airport (KHZL) is a small general aviation airfield serving the city of Hazleton in northeastern Pennsylvania. It offers a single hard-surfaced runway with an instrument landing system, making it a useful stop for simulator pilots flying light aircraft in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area.

Overview

Hazleton Municipal Airport lies just outside the city of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, and serves as the local general aviation field for the surrounding community. It sits at an elevation of 1,591 feet, one of the higher fields in the region, and its single instrument-equipped runway makes it a worthwhile destination for VFR and instrument training flights alike in a flight simulator.

Airspace & Location

The airfield is located at coordinates 40.9868, -75.9947, near Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Traffic in the area is worked by Wilkes Barre Approach/Departure on 126.3 MHz, reflecting the field's position within the wider airspace served from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

Runways

Hazleton Municipal has one physical runway, 10/28, measuring 4,855 to 4,856 feet with a hard surface. Both ends are lit, and runway 28 is equipped with an instrument landing system, allowing for instrument approaches in poor visibility.

Radio & Navigation

Pilots should use the CTAF/UNICOM frequency of 123.0 MHz for advisory calls in the airport vicinity. An automated weather observing system (AWOS-3) broadcasts on 119.975 MHz, and IFR clearances can be obtained via the clearance delivery frequency of 121.7 MHz. Wilkes Barre Approach/Departure, on 126.3 MHz, provides approach and departure services for aircraft transiting to or from the field.

The Airfield Today

Hazleton Municipal continues to operate as a general aviation airport supporting light aircraft movements in the Hazleton area.