Thomson Heliport Heliport
08PN · Lancaster, PA
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:42 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:39 AM | 09:39Z |
| Sunrise | 06:09 AM | 10:09Z |
| Sunset | 08:12 PM | 00:12Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:42 PM | 00:42Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
LRP 117.30 · MXE 113.20 · RAV 114.60 · +3
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRP · Lancaster | VOR/DME | 117.30 · 120X | Low | r183° / 4.5 NM |
| MXE · Modena | VORTAC | 113.20 · 79X | Low | r294° / 29.1 NM |
| RAV · Ravine | VORTAC | 114.60 · 93X | Low | r165° / 33.8 NM |
| PTW · Pottstown | VORTAC | 116.50 · 112X | Low | r261° / 34.7 NM |
| DQO · Dupont | VORTAC | 114.00 · 87X | Low | r316° / 38.1 NM |
| HAR · Harrisburg | VORTAC | 115.35 · 100Y | Low | r123° / 39.3 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 08PN — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 08PN
- Coordinates
- 40.0459, -76.2808
- Elevation
- 310 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
No published services or facility detail for 08PN.
Nearby airports
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About 08PN
Thomson Heliport (08PN) is a heliport in Lancaster, PA, at 310 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 08PN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 08PN?
Thomson Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 08PN?
Thomson Heliport is in Lancaster, PA, at an elevation of 310 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.0459, -76.2808.
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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 08PN in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.