SAP America Heliport HeliportPrivate
78PA · Newtown Square, PA · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:39 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:36 AM | 09:36Z |
| Sunrise | 06:05 AM | 10:05Z |
| Sunset | 08:09 PM | 00:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:39 PM | 00:39Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/H1 | 45 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 78PA → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 78PA kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
MXE 113.20 · PTW 116.50 · DQO 114.00 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MXE · Modena | VORTAC | 113.20 · 79X | Low | r079° / 12.4 NM |
| PTW · Pottstown | VORTAC | 116.50 · 112X | Low | r164° / 15.6 NM |
| DQO · Dupont | VORTAC | 114.00 · 87X | Low | r035° / 20.5 NM |
| OOD · Woodstown | VORTAC | 112.80 · 75X | Low | r356° / 21.7 NM |
| ARD · Yardley | VOR/DME | 108.20 · 19X | Low | r246° / 28.3 NM |
| VCN · Cedar Lake | VOR/DME | 115.20 · 99X | Low | r333° / 34 NM |
| ETX · East Texas | VOR/DME | 110.20 · 39X | Low | r170° / 37.7 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 78PA — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 78PA
- Coordinates
- 39.9870, -75.4159
- Elevation
- 417 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- NEW YORK (ZNY)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WILLIAMSPORT · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL 0600-0000
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 2007/02
- 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 · 8 notes
General
- THIS PVT HELIPORT RQRS WRITTEN APVL FOR ACES.
- EMERGENCY SERVICE HELICOPTERS CONTACT MANAGER FOR ACCESS DETAILS PHONE 610-661-3600.
- USE LICENSED APCH/DEP CORRIDORS 020/200 DEGS AND 250/070 DEGS. CORRIDORS ALSO PROVIDE FOR NOISE ABATEMENT AND GOOD COMMUNITY RELATIONS. AVOID RESIDENTIAL AREAS AROUND FACILITY.
- 56 FT MAXIMUM ROTOR DIAMETER.
- MAX GROSS WEIGHT IS 30,000 LBS..
- FOR CD CTC PHILADELPHIA APCH AT 800-354-9884.
Lighting
- FOR PERIMETER AND LEAD-IN LGTS CALL 610-661-3600.
- ALSO LEAD-IN LGTS.
Nearby airports
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About 78PA
SAP America Heliport (78PA) is a heliport in Newtown Square, PA, at 417 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 45 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 78PA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 78PA have a control tower?
No. SAP America Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 78PA?
SAP America Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 45 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 78PA?
SAP America Heliport is in Newtown Square, PA, at an elevation of 417 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.9870, -75.4159.
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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 78PA 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.