Wyoming County Healthcare Center HeliportPrivate
8PS9 · Tunkhannock, PA · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:31 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:22 AM | 10:22Z |
| Sunrise | 06:50 AM | 10:50Z |
| Sunset | 07:03 PM | 23:03Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:31 PM | 23:31Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 80 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Departure & arrival
“Wilkes-Barre”ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 120.95 | FEGLO DP |
| 256.7 | FEGLO DP |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
LVZ 111.60 · CFB 112.20 · FQM 114.40
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LVZ · Wilkes-Barre | VORTAC | 111.60 · 53X | Low | r336° / 22.3 NM |
| CFB · Binghamton | VOR/DME | 112.20 · 59X | Low | r178° / 35.6 NM |
| FQM · Williamsport | VOR/DME | 114.40 · 91X | Low | r077° / 39 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8PS9 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8PS9
- Coordinates
- 41.5784, -75.9705
- Elevation
- 1,080 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 12W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- NEW YORK (ZNY)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WILLIAMSPORT · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- FDC
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1988/04
- Distance from city
- 4 W
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC WILKES-BARRE APCH AT 570-655-2084.
- INGRESS 160/070, EGRESS 340/250.
Obstructions
- 30 FT TREES 60 FT N; 30 FT BLDG 100 FT E; 150 FT PLINES 150 FT NE.
Nearby airports
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About 8PS9
Wyoming County Healthcare Center (8PS9) is a heliport in Tunkhannock, PA, at 1,080 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 80 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8PS9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8PS9 have a control tower?
No. Wyoming County Healthcare Center is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 8PS9?
Wyoming County Healthcare Center has 1 runway; the longest is 80 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8PS9?
Wyoming County Healthcare Center is in Tunkhannock, PA, at an elevation of 1,080 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.5784, -75.9705.
More about 8PS9
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 8PS9 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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