York Electro-Panel Psnl Use Heliport GliderportPrivate

72PA · York, PA · Non-towered

Elevation
810 ft MSL
Longest runway
90 ft H1/
Runway
1
Mag var
10W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:44 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:41 AM09:41Z
Sunrise06:10 AM10:10Z
Sunset08:14 PM00:14Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:44 PM00:44Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:44 PM → 05:41 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:14 PM → 05:10 AM

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Advisories

NOTAMs

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Pilot reports

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Runways

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

LRP 117.30 · HAR 115.35 · RAV 114.60 · +1
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LRP · Lancaster VOR/DME 117.30 · 120X Low r262° / 18 NM
HAR · Harrisburg VORTAC 115.35 · 100Y Low r141° / 24.5 NM
RAV · Ravine VORTAC 114.60 · 93X Low r197° / 31.4 NM
EMI · Westminster VORTAC 117.90 · 126X High r032° / 35.4 NM

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Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 72PA — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
72PA
Coordinates
40.0334, -76.6664
Elevation
810 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
10W
Sectional chart
DETROIT
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
NEW YORK (ZNY)
Flight service (FSS)
ALTOONA · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
AOO
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Distance from city
2 SW

Night operations

Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
DREW M. SMITH
3523 S. EAGLE VALLEY RD, JULIAN, PA
814-883-8045
Manager
DREW M. SMITH
3523 S. EAGLE VALLEY RD, JULIAN, PA
814-883-8045
Remarks FAA · 9 notes

General

  • DRAINAGE DITCH OBSTRUCTS TURF LNDG SFC 1738 FT INBD FROM RWY 25 N & S SIDE, MARKED WITH RED/YELLOW CONES.
  • RWY 07/25 CNTRLN RUNS ALONG S EDGE OF PAVED STRIP.
  • FOR CD CTC NEW YORK ARTCC AT 631-468-1425.

Runways

  • RWY 07 DSPLCD THLD AT 1030 FT.
  • RWY 25 DSPLCD THLD AT 550 FT.
  • RWY & DTHR UNMARKED.
  • RWY DRAINS POORLY. WATER ACCUMS DURG RAINY PERIODS.

Obstructions

  • APCH SLOPE 17:1 TO DTHR.
  • APCH SLOPE 15:1 TO DTHR.

Nearby airports

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About 72PA

York Electro-Panel Psnl Use Heliport (72PA) is a gliderport in York, PA, at 810 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 90 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 72PA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 72PA have a control tower?

No. York Electro-Panel Psnl Use Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) gliderport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 72PA?

York Electro-Panel Psnl Use Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 90 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 72PA?

York Electro-Panel Psnl Use Heliport is in York, PA, at an elevation of 810 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.0334, -76.6664.

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