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PA20
Thermal G. Ranch Gliderport · Erie
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,430 ft / 436 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
07/25 · 1,200 ft · TURF-GUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Thermal G. Ranch Gliderport (PA20), located in Erie, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,430 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Thermal G. Ranch Gliderport
ICAO / IATA
PA20 / —
Municipality
Erie
Country
Region
US-PA — Pennsylvania
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,430 ft
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Runway 07 / 25
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,200 ft / 366 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: TURF-G
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: TURF-G
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 07
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026