University Park Airport – SCE State College
University Park Airport is a public airport located in State College, Pennsylvania. It serves Central Pennsylvania particularly State College and Bellefonte. Pennsylvania State University owns and operates the airport; however, the Centre County Airport Authority owns and operates the terminal building and parking areas of the airport. The airport started in 1950 and in 1972, the Penn State assumed the lease and assets of the airport.
Best Time to Visit
University Park Airport has a land area of 442 hectares and operates with a single asphalt runway measuring 2,042 meters in length. The airport is served by United Express, Delta Connections, Allegiant Air, American Eagle to routes connecting Northeast, Southeast and Midwest hubs. In 2018, the airport became the 6th busiest airport in Pennsylvania based on the U.S. Department of Transportation because of its 153,737 enplanements. The passenger terminal features a free Wi-Fi, charging stations, pilot lounge, snack bars, conference rooms, Taxi, limousine and other car rental services. Other than commercial flights, the airport serves flight planning services, fuel, aircraft repair, hangar rental and a fixed-based operator. Nearby cities include Bellefonte, Petersburg and Lewistown.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center is located 1.3 miles from the airport, which consistently offers excellent services. Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites is located 2.7 miles away and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, State College is at 3 miles away. Both hotels offer a good alternative to the other one.
Altoona-Blair County Airport (AOO) is located 61.8 miles from the airport while Mid-State Regional Airport (PSB) is nearer with only a 20.8-mile distance.
