St Francis Medical Center Heliport Heliport
5PS3 · Pittsburgh, PA
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:58 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:52 AM | 09:52Z |
| Sunrise | 06:22 AM | 10:22Z |
| Sunset | 08:28 PM | 00:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:58 PM | 00:58Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 65 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
AGC 110.00 · EWC 115.80 · HLG 114.25
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGC · Allegheny | VOR/DME | 110.00 · 37X | Low | r029° / 12 NM |
| EWC · Ellwood City | VOR/DME | 115.80 · 105X | High | r159° / 24.5 NM |
| HLG · Wheeling | VOR/DME | 114.25 · 89Y | Low | r073° / 30.8 NM |
Charts & procedures
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Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5PS3
- Coordinates
- 40.4665, -79.9528
- Elevation
- 947 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for 5PS3.
Nearby airports
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About 5PS3
St Francis Medical Center Heliport (5PS3) is a heliport in Pittsburgh, PA, at 947 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 65 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5PS3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 5PS3?
St Francis Medical Center Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 65 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5PS3?
St Francis Medical Center Heliport is in Pittsburgh, PA, at an elevation of 947 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.4665, -79.9528.
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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 5PS3 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.