Helicopter Applicators Inc Heliport HeliportPrivate
12PA · Gettysburg, PA · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:45 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:43 AM | 09:43Z |
| Sunrise | 06:13 AM | 10:13Z |
| Sunset | 08:16 PM | 00:16Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:45 PM | 00:45Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 180 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
EMI 117.90 · FDK 116.85 · HAR 115.35 · +2
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMI · Westminster | VORTAC | 117.90 · 126X | High | r344° / 23.3 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR/DME | 116.85 · 115Y | Low | r027° / 27.7 NM |
| HAR · Harrisburg | VORTAC | 115.35 · 100Y | Low | r201° / 27.7 NM |
| HGR · Hagerstown | VOR | 109.80 | Low | r080° / 32.3 NM |
| THS · St Thomas | TACAN | 115.00 · 97X | — | r105° / 35.7 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 12PA — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 12PA
- Coordinates
- 39.8494, -77.1840
- Elevation
- 612 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WILLIAMSPORT · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0800-1700
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2009/03
- Distance from city
- 2 E
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 4 notes
General
- LANDING HELIPAD MARKED WITH 90 FT BY 90 FT FATO
- DAYLIGHT OPERATIONS ONLY.
- PRIVATE USE ONLY FOR COMPANY OPERATIONS.
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-709-4993
Nearby airports
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About 12PA
Helicopter Applicators Inc Heliport (12PA) is a heliport in Gettysburg, PA, at 612 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 180 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 12PA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 12PA have a control tower?
No. Helicopter Applicators Inc Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 12PA?
Helicopter Applicators Inc Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 180 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 12PA?
Helicopter Applicators Inc Heliport is in Gettysburg, PA, at an elevation of 612 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.8494, -77.1840.
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