Helfrick Heliport HeliportPrivate
8PN5 · Elysburg, PA · 1,000 ft elevation · var 11W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8PN5
- Coordinates
- 40.8334, -76.5497
- Elevation
- 1,000 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 11W
- 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
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1978/01
- Distance from city
- 2 SE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:02 AM | 09:02Z |
| Sunrise | 05:35 AM | 09:35Z |
| Sunset | 08:42 PM | 00:42Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:15 PM | 01:15Z |
Plan a flight from 8PN5
Runway H1/
50 ft × 50 ft · Concrete (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 1,000 ft
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIP · Milton | VORTAC | 109.20 | r164° / 12.6 NM |
| SEG · Selinsgrove | VORTAC | 110.40 | r088° / 15.4 NM |
| RAV · Ravine | VORTAC | 114.60 | r019° / 17 NM |
| HZL · Hazleton | VOR | 109.40 | r255° / 21 NM |
| FQM · Williamsport | VOR-DME | 114.40 | r170° / 32 NM |
| HAR · Harrisburg | VORTAC | 112.50 | r046° / 39.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8PN5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- FOR CD CTC HARRISBURG APCH AT 800-932-0712.
Nearby airports
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 8PN5 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.
About 8PN5
Helfrick Heliport (8PN5) is a heliport in Elysburg, PA, at 1,000 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8PN5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8PN5 have a control tower?
No. Helfrick Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8PN5?
Helfrick Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8PN5?
Helfrick Heliport is in Elysburg, PA, at an elevation of 1,000 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.8334, -76.5497.
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