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Montgomery County Aviation (MCA)
Wings Field
1501 Narcissa Rd
Blue Bell, PA 19422
215.646.0400
OVERVIEW
Historic Wings Field (LOM) is one of the oldest continuously operating airports in the United States. Located in Blue Bell (Montgomery County), Pennsylvania, it is a very convenient portal to downtown Philadelphia and is the closest airport to Plymouth Meeting, Fort Washington, Chestnut Hill, Willow Grove, Hatboro, King of Prussia, the Main Line, and Conshohocken. It lies just 1-1/2 miles north of the intersection of three major highways – the east-west Pennsylvania Turnpike, the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and the Blue Route (I-476) with connections of the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) and I-95.
The FAA classifies Wings Field as a “general aviation reliever airport.” This privately-owned, public-use, non-towered airport is located 10 miles from center city Philadelphia and 18 miles north of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). It operates under Philadelphia’s Class B airspace. It serves the vital interests and general aviation requirements of the northern suburbs of the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area.
The airport consists of 217 acres of open space and is owned by the Wings Field Preservation Associates, L.P.
The airport’s 3,700’ long x 75’ wide runway can safely accommodate all general aviation aircraft up to small- to medium-sized turbine-powered aircraft under 22,000 lbs. It is equipped with Medium Intensity Runway Edge Lights (MIRL). Runways 6 and 24 both have RNAV (GPS) approaches, Runway End Identification Lighting (REIL), and Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPI). A 0.7 mile long by 60’ wide taxiway that runs parallel to the runway is equipped with edge lighting systems.
It is important to note that, as a General Aviation Reliever Airport, Wings Field does not accommodate scheduled carrier operations. To maintain its role in serving the region’s small aircraft needs, the airport imposes weight restrictions that prohibit use of the airport by aircraft with operating weights in excess of 22,000 pounds MTOGW.
Wings Field is owned by Wings Field Preservation Associates, LP. The airport is operated by Montgomery County Aviation (MCA), a full-service fixed base operator (FBO) that operates Wings Field from 6 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week. Services include fueling, line services, crew cars, and conference room. The Driscoll Terminal Building, located at the top of Taxiway B in the ramp area, is a popular meeting place that provides a comfortable pilot and passenger waiting area; complimentary coffee, donuts, hot dogs, popcorn and snacks; a weather briefing center, two computers, high-speed wireless Internet, and vending services. Aircraft maintenance, charter, and catering services are available.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Please Note – the information below is not to be used for air navigation| Location: | 10 miles north of Center City Philadelphia |
| FAA Identifier: | LOM |
| Lat./Long.: | 40-08-15.1730 N / 075-15-54.4940 W |
| 40-08.252883 N / 075-15.908233 W | |
| Runway: | 6/24 3,700’ x 75’ |
| Elevation | 302’ above MSL |
| Variation: | 12W |
| CTAF: | 123.0 |
| AWOS-3 | 118.925 (215.646.1068) |
| Approaches | RNAV (GPS) 6, RNAV (GPS) 24 |
| Lighting: | MIRL, REIL, PCL (7 clicks) |
| Visual Slope: | 2-light PAPI on left, 3 degrees |
| Fuel: | 100 LL, Jet A |
MAINTENANCE
FAA repair station. Airframe and powerplant. Call 215.540.0877.CATERING
Contact Line Services with your request at 215.646.2714.GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Enterprise available on premisesLimousine and taxi
SEPTA rail (5 minutes away)
Crew car
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Normandy Farm Hotel and Conference, Summerfield Suite, Doubletree Guest Suites, Springhill Suites by Marriott, Extendedstay America, Courtyard by Marriott, Hampton InnLOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies, Sixers, Flyers, Kixx, Phantoms, Soul. Independence Hall, National Constitution Center, Valley Forge National Park. Philadelphia Museum of Art, Franklin Institute, Academy of Natural Sciences. Longwood Gardens. More than 30 universities and colleges.LOCAL RESTAURANTS
Blue Bell Inn, Phil’s Tavern, Blue Horse, Bridget’s at 8 West, Trinacria Ristorante Italiano, Tamarindos Mexican Restaurant, Christopher’s, Houlihan’s, Ruby Tuesday, Cracker Barrel, TGI Friday’s.SHOPPING
Major regional malls in Plymouth Meeting, King of Prussia, Montgomeryville, and Willow Grove; trendy shopping in Chestnut Hill, Main Line, and Ambler.
