Helfrick Heliport HeliportPrivate
8PN5 · Elysburg, PA · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:45 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:38 AM | 09:38Z |
| Sunrise | 06:08 AM | 10:08Z |
| Sunset | 08:15 PM | 00:15Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:45 PM | 00:45Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
MIP 109.20 · SEG 110.40 · RAV 114.60 · +2
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIP · Milton | VORTAC | 109.20 · 29X | Low | r164° / 12.6 NM |
| SEG · Selinsgrove | VOR/DME | 110.40 · 41X | Low | r088° / 15.4 NM |
| RAV · Ravine | VORTAC | 114.60 · 93X | Low | r019° / 17 NM |
| FQM · Williamsport | VOR/DME | 114.40 · 91X | Low | r170° / 32 NM |
| HAR · Harrisburg | VORTAC | 115.35 · 100Y | Low | r046° / 39.7 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8PN5 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
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
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC HARRISBURG APCH AT 800-932-0712.
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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 in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 8PN5?
Helfrick Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section 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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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.