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Sam's Field Regional Airport illustrationRegional Airport
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Sam's Field

Bradford, United States
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6PN5
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1540 ft
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Small private airfield serving Bradford, Pennsylvania.

Location
Bradford, United States
Sam's Field (ICAO: 6PN5) is a small, privately owned general aviation airfield located in Bradford, Pennsylvania, United States. It serves private pilots and light aircraft operations in the McKean County region. The facility is a basic grass or turf airstrip typical of private rural airfields in Pennsylvania. It does not support scheduled commercial airline service and is not staffed as a full-service fixed-base operation (FBO). Detailed operational records, including its founding date and specific runway specifications, are not widely documented in public aviation databases beyond its ICAO identifier.
Notable facts
  • ›Designated with ICAO code 6PN5, indicating a Pennsylvania-registered private facility.
  • ›No IATA code assigned, consistent with non-commercial general aviation airfields.
  • ›Located in McKean County, a rural region of northwestern Pennsylvania.
  • ›Serves light general aviation aircraft only.
  • ›No scheduled commercial passenger service operates from this airfield.
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City & Place Guide

Small-town Pennsylvania charm nestled in the scenic Allegheny Mountains.

Bradford is a small city in McKean County in northwestern Pennsylvania, situated along the Tunungwant Creek and surrounded by the rolling hills of the Allegheny National Forest. Once a booming oil town in the late 19th century, its history is deeply tied to the Pennsylvania oil rush, and many grand Victorian-era homes and buildings still stand as reminders of that prosperous era.

Today Bradford offers outdoor enthusiasts easy access to hiking, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and skiing in the surrounding forest and hills. The city maintains a quiet, friendly small-town atmosphere with local shops, community events, and a modest arts scene, making it a pleasant stop or base camp for exploring the broader Allegheny region.

  • •Zippo/Case Museum — fascinating free museum dedicated to the iconic lighters and knives made here
  • •Allegheny National Forest — vast woodland offering hiking, fishing, camping, and scenic drives
  • •Penn Brad Oil Museum — chronicles Bradford's pivotal role in Pennsylvania's oil boom history
  • •Kinzua Bridge State Park — historic viaduct ruins with a stunning glass-floored observation deck
  • •Rock City Park — striking natural sandstone formations rising above the forested hillsides
  • •Bradford Creative and Performing Arts Center — local hub for theater, concerts, and community arts

Getting around: Bradford has no passenger rail service, and public bus options are very limited through the McKean County area transit system. A personal vehicle or rental car is strongly recommended for exploring the city and surrounding Allegheny National Forest. Taxis are available in limited numbers, and rideshare services like Uber and Lyft operate in the area but with reduced driver availability compared to larger cities.

Best time: Late spring through early fall (May–October) offers the most comfortable weather for outdoor activities, while winter draws snowmobilers and skiers to the region.

Local food: Try hearty Pennsylvania staples like pierogies, kielbasa, and locally smoked meats, along with fresh-caught trout from the Allegheny's streams at area diners and family-owned restaurants.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.