The Norfolk Southern Railway mainline from Harrisburg to Buffalo , New York , run through the center of Lock Haven . On the east side of town , it connect to the Nittany and Bald Eagle Railroad , a short line . Trains serving Lock Haven carry only freight . The City of Lock Haven operate the William T. Piper Memorial Airport , a general aviation facility with a paved runway , runway lighting , paved taxiways , a tie @-@ down area , and hangar spaces . No commercial , charter , or freight services are available at this airport .