Latrobe Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate
PA24 · Latrobe, PA · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:55 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:51 AM | 09:51Z |
| Sunrise | 06:21 AM | 10:21Z |
| Sunset | 08:25 PM | 00:25Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:55 PM | 00:55Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 75 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Departure & arrival
“Johnstown”ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
By procedure & sector (3 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 121.2 | ODNEF DP |
| 299.2 | ODNEF DP |
| 327.1 | APCH/P DEP/P |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
IHD 108.20 · JST 113.00 · AGC 110.00
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IHD · Indian Head | TACAN | 108.20 · 19X | — | r002° / 20.8 NM |
| JST · Johnstown | VOR/DME | 113.00 · 77X | Low | r277° / 25.6 NM |
| AGC · Allegheny | VOR/DME | 110.00 · 37X | Low | r094° / 29.7 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for PA24 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- PA24
- Coordinates
- 40.3203, -79.3936
- Elevation
- 1,039 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9W
- Sectional chart
- DETROIT
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CLEVELAND (ZOB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ALTOONA · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- FDC
- Attendance
- ON CALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1989/07
- Distance from city
- 1 W
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC JOHNSTOWN APCH AT 814-532-5960, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0234.
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About PA24
Latrobe Hospital Heliport (PA24) is a heliport in Latrobe, PA, at 1,039 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 75 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PA24, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does PA24 have a control tower?
No. Latrobe Hospital Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at PA24?
Latrobe Hospital Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 75 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PA24?
Latrobe Hospital Heliport is in Latrobe, PA, at an elevation of 1,039 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.3203, -79.3936.
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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 PA24 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.