UPMC Passavant Cranberry Heliport HeliportPrivate
PA56 · Cranberry, PA · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:59 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:52 AM | 09:52Z |
| Sunrise | 06:23 AM | 10:23Z |
| Sunset | 08:29 PM | 00:29Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:59 PM | 00:59Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 60 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Departure & arrival
“Pittsburgh”ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 291.65 | APCH/P DEP/P |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
EWC 115.80 · AGC 110.00 · HLG 114.25
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EWC · Ellwood City | VOR/DME | 115.80 · 105X | High | r156° / 9.9 NM |
| AGC · Allegheny | VOR/DME | 110.00 · 37X | Low | r003° / 24.5 NM |
| HLG · Wheeling | VOR/DME | 114.25 · 89Y | Low | r047° / 33.3 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for PA56 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- PA56
- Coordinates
- 40.6837, -80.0971
- Elevation
- 1,100 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
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1989/02
- Distance from city
- 2 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 · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC PITTSBURGH APCH AT 412-472-5591
Lighting
- FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 412-622-4343.
Obstructions
- HIGH TENSION WIRES NEAR PAD IN E/W DIRECTION MARKED WITH ORANGE MARKERS.
Nearby airports
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About PA56
UPMC Passavant Cranberry Heliport (PA56) is a heliport in Cranberry, PA, at 1,100 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 60 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PA56, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does PA56 have a control tower?
No. UPMC Passavant Cranberry Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at PA56?
UPMC Passavant Cranberry Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 60 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PA56?
UPMC Passavant Cranberry Heliport is in Cranberry, PA, at an elevation of 1,100 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.6837, -80.0971.
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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 PA56 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.