Why go
- City in Pennsylvania, United States.
- Served by DuBois Regional Airport (DUJ).
History
Altoona is a city in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 43,963 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Altoona metropolitan area, which includes all of Blair County and was recorded as having a population of 122,823.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
- United Airlines UA (Saab 340) · 2 routes: Johnstown*, Washington*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is DuBois Regional Airport (DUJ); 14 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: DUJ has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Cleveland, Franklin).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Altoona, Pennsylvania. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.