Reading Hospital HeliportPrivate
9PS5 · West Reading, PA · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-11-06 · night begins 05:24 PM
| Event | Local (EST) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:10 AM | 11:10Z |
| Sunrise | 06:39 AM | 11:39Z |
| Sunset | 04:55 PM | 21:55Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 05:24 PM | 22:24Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 42 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
PTW 116.50 · ETX 110.20 · LRP 117.30 · +3
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTW · Pottstown | VORTAC | 116.50 · 112X | Low | r299° / 19 NM |
| ETX · East Texas | VOR/DME | 110.20 · 39X | Low | r228° / 19.4 NM |
| LRP · Lancaster | VOR/DME | 117.30 · 120X | Low | r060° / 20.1 NM |
| MXE · Modena | VORTAC | 113.20 · 79X | Low | r342° / 27.8 NM |
| RAV · Ravine | VORTAC | 114.60 · 93X | Low | r125° / 32.6 NM |
| FJC · Allentown | VORTAC | 117.50 · 122X | Low | r234° / 32.8 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 9PS5 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 9PS5
- Coordinates
- 40.3298, -75.9498
- Elevation
- 320 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
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1989/05
- Distance from city
- 0 S
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 · 7 notes
General
- HEL LTD 12000 LBS MAX GWT; TOTAL LEN 53 FT.
- INGRESS/EGRESS 010 DEG/190 DEG & 100 DEG/280 DEG (WEST).
- FOR CD CTC READING ATCT AT 610-478-9562; WHEN CLSD CTC HARRISBURG APCH AT 800-932-0712.
Runways
- WHITE CROSS WITH RED H IN CNTR.
- ALUMINUM ROOFTOP HELIDECK 51 FT X 51 FT. FATO NON SUPPORTING 87 FT DIAM.
Lighting
- FOR PERI LGTS CALL 484-628-4126.
Contact
- ALSO 610-301-4709
Nearby airports
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About 9PS5
Reading Hospital (9PS5) is a heliport in West Reading, PA, at 320 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 42 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 9PS5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 9PS5 have a control tower?
No. Reading Hospital is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 9PS5?
Reading Hospital has 1 runway; the longest is 42 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 9PS5?
Reading Hospital is in West Reading, PA, at an elevation of 320 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.3298, -75.9498.
More about 9PS5
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 9PS5 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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