Commonwealth Security Systems Heliport Heliport

PA12 · Lancaster, PA

Elevation
385 ft MSL
Longest runway
30 ft H1/
Runway
1

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:43 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:39 AM09:39Z
Sunrise06:09 AM10:09Z
Sunset08:13 PM00:13Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:43 PM00:43Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:43 PM → 05:39 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:13 PM → 05:09 AM

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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).

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

LRP 117.30 · RAV 114.60 · MXE 113.20 · +2
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / 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

Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.

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.