Lancaster Airport

LNS originated in 1933 when the Lancaster Joint Aviation Committee was formed to operate a municipal airport. The committee knew that they could use War Relief Funds and that an airport would benefit local unemployed construction workers (as they were in the midst of the Great Depression). As such, 180 acres in southern Lititz were purchased, and the airport was constructed. On August 17th, 1935, the airport was dedicated to Lancaster Municipal Airport. By 1936, there were two hard-surfaced runways, and the airport was certified to operate both in the daytime and at night. Following WWII, the airport was becoming outdated, so government funds were used to modernize and expand it (with about one-fifth of the $1.2 million in funds being raised from the community). The upgrades were completed, and on June 18th, 1949, the airport was dedicated as the “New” Lancaster Municipal Airport, covering 474 acres with two 4,100-foot runways. In 1951, the airport was renamed Lancaster Airport. In the mid-90s, the terminal was both renovated and expanded. At a later point, Runway 8/26 was lengthened, bringing it to 6,934 feet long.

The airport is located five miles north of the central business district of Lancaster.

• LNK is home to a variety of businesses: there are five flight schools, four planes for charter businesses, and four aircraft maintenance shops. Other businesses include helicopter rides, aircraft rides, hot air balloon rides, and restaurants. 
• LNS is served by one of the commuter airlines subsidized by the Essential Air Service and by one charter airline. 
• The FBO at LNS is Alliance Aviation, full-service and Av Fuel Center.