Cast & Baker Heliport HeliportPrivate
PA59 · Canonsburg, PA · 1,246 ft elevation · var 8W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- PA59
- Coordinates
- 40.2445, -80.1817
- Elevation
- 1,246 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8W
- Sectional chart
- DETROIT
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CLEVELAND (ZOB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ALTOONA · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0700-1800
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1996/02
- Distance from city
- 2 S
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:19 AM | 09:19Z |
| Sunrise | 05:52 AM | 09:52Z |
| Sunset | 08:54 PM | 00:54Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:27 PM | 01:27Z |
Plan a flight from PA59
Runway H1/
60 ft × 60 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 1,246 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 60 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGC · Allegheny | VOR-DME | 110.00 | r261° / 6.8 NM |
| MMJ · Montour | VORTAC | 112.00 | r186° / 14.6 NM |
| HLG · Wheeling | VOR-DME | 112.20 | r100° / 17.8 NM |
| AIR · Bellaire | VOR-DME | 117.10 | r072° / 32.2 NM |
| EWC · Ellwood City | VORTAC | 115.80 | r186° / 34.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for PA59. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- FOR CD CTC PITTSBURGH APCH AT 412-472-5591
Runways
- EGRESS/INGRESS 300 DEG/120 DEG.
Obstructions
- BLDGS NE & SW OF HELIPAD.
Nearby airports
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 PA59 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.
About PA59
Cast & Baker Heliport (PA59) is a heliport in Canonsburg, PA, at 1,246 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 PA59, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does PA59 have a control tower?
No. Cast & Baker Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at PA59?
Cast & Baker Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 60 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PA59?
Cast & Baker Heliport is in Canonsburg, PA, at an elevation of 1,246 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.2445, -80.1817.
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