๐บ๐ธ Thomasville, United States of America
York Airport (KTHV) is a privately owned, public-use airport operated by York Aviation, located seven nautical miles southwest of York's central business district in the Thomasville section of Jackson Township, York County, Pennsylvania. The airport covers 66 acres at an elevation of 495 feet above mean sea level and is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems as a general aviation facility. As a privately operated public-use airport, it serves the greater York metropolitan area with essential aviation services for business and recreational flying.
The airport features a single asphalt runway designated 17/35, measuring 5,188 feet long by 100 feet wide (1,581 x 30 meters). The runway is equipped with medium intensity runway edge lighting and has a weight bearing capacity of 20,000 pounds for single wheel, dual wheel, and dual tandem wheel landing gear configurations. This specification accommodates a wide range of general aviation aircraft, from light single-engine planes to medium-sized business jets and twin-engine aircraft.
York Aviation operates as the airport's fixed-base operator (FBO), providing comprehensive general aviation services including aircraft fueling, maintenance, and pilot amenities. The airport facilities include ramp tie-down areas, a dedicated medical evacuation parking pad, and taxiway infrastructure connecting to the main runway. However, pilots should note that the taxiway to runway 35 is restricted to aircraft with wingspans of 60 feet or less due to clearance limitations.
The airport serves as an important regional aviation hub for south-central Pennsylvania, providing convenient access to the York area for business travelers, flight training operations, and recreational flying. Located at coordinates N39ยฐ55.02' / W76ยฐ52.38', the facility's strategic position offers pilots easy access to the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area while serving the local community's aviation needs. The airport's private ownership and operation model ensures dedicated management focused on maintaining high service standards for the general aviation community.
York Airport is a General Aviation facility primarily serving business and private aircraft. The on-site FBO, York Aviation, can assist with arranging rental cars through Enterprise or Hertz for pickup at the terminal If the plan changes, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Thomasville rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Gettysburg Regional Airport, Capital City Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by American Airlines, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Thomasville's time-saving link to the rest of United States of America.
A courtesy car may also be available for pilots needing short-term transport into the city of York For connection planning, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Thomasville rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Gettysburg Regional Airport, Capital City Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by American Airlines, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Thomasville's time-saving link to the rest of United States of America.
Ground transportation options include local taxi services and rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft, though it is recommended to book in advance Operationally, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Thomasville rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Gettysburg Regional Airport, Capital City Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by American Airlines, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Thomasville's time-saving link to the rest of United States of America.
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Minimum domestic connection:
35 minutes
International connections:
65 minutes
Interline transfers:
100 minutes
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