William T. Piper Memorial Airport (LHV)

William T. Piper Memorial Airport (LHV) is a significant general aviation facility located in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, historic for being the original headquarters of the Piper Aircraft Corporation. The airport features a dedicated passenger terminal building designed to support the needs of private pilots, corporate travelers, and aviation enthusiasts. The facility acts as a key gateway for Clinton County, providing essential infrastructure for regional business and recreational flight operations. The terminal building houses a comfortable passenger lounge and specialized amenities for flight crews, including a dedicated pilot lounge and a flight planning room equipped with modern navigational tools. While the facility does not host scheduled commercial airline services, it offers a professional environment for transient aircraft, supported by FBO services provided by the City of Lock Haven. Amenities within the terminal area include clean restrooms, essential pilot supplies, and free high-speed Wi-Fi. A unique attraction located on the airport grounds is the Piper Aviation Museum, which preserves the rich heritage of the region's contribution to flight history. Operational support at LHV includes attended service hours typically spanning from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays, with adjusted hours on weekends. The airfield provides 24-hour self-service fueling for 100LL and Jet-A, and pilot-controlled lighting is available for non-daylight arrivals and departures. Ground transportation is conveniently facilitated with on-site parking and local taxi arrangements. With its primary 3,799-foot asphalt runway (9L/27R) and a secondary turf runway, William T. Piper Memorial Airport serves as a highly capable hub for the central Pennsylvania aviation community, maintaining a focus on accessibility and historical preservation.