Commonwealth Security Systems Heliport Heliport
PA12 · Lancaster, PA
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:43 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:39 AM | 09:39Z |
| Sunrise | 06:09 AM | 10:09Z |
| Sunset | 08:13 PM | 00:13Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:43 PM | 00:43Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 30 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
LRP 117.30 · RAV 114.60 · MXE 113.20 · +2
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRP · Lancaster | VOR/DME | 117.30 · 120X | Low | r233° / 6.5 NM |
| RAV · Ravine | VORTAC | 114.60 · 93X | Low | r173° / 32.2 NM |
| MXE · Modena | VORTAC | 113.20 · 79X | Low | r292° / 33.8 NM |
| HAR · Harrisburg | VORTAC | 115.35 · 100Y | Low | r126° / 34.9 NM |
| PTW · Pottstown | VORTAC | 116.50 · 112X | Low | r263° / 39.5 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for PA12 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- PA12
- Coordinates
- 40.0423, -76.3883
- Elevation
- 385 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for PA12.
Nearby airports
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About PA12
Commonwealth Security Systems Heliport (PA12) is a heliport in Lancaster, PA, at 385 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 30 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PA12, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at PA12?
Commonwealth Security Systems Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 30 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PA12?
Commonwealth Security Systems Heliport is in Lancaster, PA, at an elevation of 385 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.0423, -76.3883.
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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 PA12 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.