York Electro-Panel Psnl Use Heliport GliderportPrivate
72PA · York, PA · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:44 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:41 AM | 09:41Z |
| Sunrise | 06:10 AM | 10:10Z |
| Sunset | 08:14 PM | 00:14Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:44 PM | 00:44Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Advisories
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 90 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
LRP 117.30 · HAR 115.35 · RAV 114.60 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / 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
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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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 72PA 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.