Upmc-Altoona HeliportPrivate
74PN · Altoona, PA · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:40 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:33 AM | 10:33Z |
| Sunrise | 07:00 AM | 11:00Z |
| Sunset | 07:13 PM | 23:13Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:40 PM | 23:40Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 65 ft | |
| H2/ | 44 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Departure & arrival
“Johnstown”Also
ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
By procedure & sector (3 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 121.2 | JANAT DP |
| 299.2 | APCH/P DEP/P · JANAT DP |
| 327.1 | ALTOONA RCAG (LOW) |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
JST 113.00 · PSB 115.50
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JST · Johnstown | VOR/DME | 113.00 · 77X | Low | r064° / 23.4 NM |
| PSB · Philipsburg | VORTAC | 115.50 · 102X | High | r228° / 30 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 74PN — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 74PN
- Coordinates
- 40.5217, -78.3983
- Elevation
- 1,259 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CLEVELAND (ZOB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ALTOONA · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- FDC
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1982/02
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 5 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC JOHNSTOWN APCH AT 814-532-5960, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0234.
Runways
- GROUND.
- ROOFTOP.
Lighting
- FOR HELI LGTS - 814-946-2121.
Obstructions
- HOSPITAL BLDGS 115 FT.
Nearby airports
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About 74PN
Upmc-Altoona (74PN) is a heliport in Altoona, PA, at 1,259 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 65 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 74PN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 74PN have a control tower?
No. Upmc-Altoona is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 74PN?
Upmc-Altoona has 2 runways; the longest is 65 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 74PN?
Upmc-Altoona is in Altoona, PA, at an elevation of 1,259 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.5217, -78.3983.
More about 74PN
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 74PN 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.
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