Butz HeliportPrivate
PA27 · Allentown, PA · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:29 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:21 AM | 10:21Z |
| Sunrise | 06:48 AM | 10:48Z |
| Sunset | 07:02 PM | 23:02Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:29 PM | 23:29Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 35 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
ETX 110.20 · FJC 117.50 · PTW 116.50 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETX · East Texas | VOR/DME | 110.20 · 39X | Low | r085° / 5.7 NM |
| FJC · Allentown | VORTAC | 117.50 · 122X | Low | r224° / 8.8 NM |
| PTW · Pottstown | VORTAC | 116.50 · 112X | Low | r009° / 22.9 NM |
| BWZ · Broadway | VOR/DME | 114.20 · 89X | Low | r262° / 35.6 NM |
| ARD · Yardley | VOR/DME | 108.20 · 19X | Low | r315° / 36.6 NM |
| SBJ · Solberg | VOR/DME | 112.90 · 76X | Low | r282° / 37.4 NM |
| STW · Stillwater | VOR/DME | 109.60 · 33X | Low | r244° / 39.3 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for PA27 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- PA27
- Coordinates
- 40.6043, -75.5621
- Elevation
- 454 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
- MON-FRI 0800-1700
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1977/01
- Distance from city
- 6 NW
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 123.075 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement
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 · 4 notes
General
- (A33) ROOFTOP.
- FOR CD CTC ALLENTOWN APCH AT 800-728-6322.
Lighting
- ACTVT PERIMETER LGTS - 123.075.
Obstructions
- WIRES N AND W OF HELIPAD.
Nearby airports
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About PA27
Butz (PA27) is a heliport in Allentown, PA, at 454 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 35 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PA27, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does PA27 have a control tower?
No. Butz is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at PA27?
Butz has 1 runway; the longest is 35 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PA27?
Butz is in Allentown, PA, at an elevation of 454 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.6043, -75.5621.
More about PA27
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 PA27 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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