Sports Complex N Lot HeliportPrivate
PA78 · Philadelphia, PA · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:27 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:20 AM | 10:20Z |
| Sunrise | 06:47 AM | 10:47Z |
| Sunset | 07:00 PM | 23:00Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:27 PM | 23:27Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 46 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
OOD 112.80 · MXE 113.20 · VCN 115.20 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OOD · Woodstown | VORTAC | 112.80 · 75X | Low | r032° / 17.2 NM |
| MXE · Modena | VORTAC | 113.20 · 79X | Low | r101° / 23.5 NM |
| VCN · Cedar Lake | VOR/DME | 115.20 · 99X | Low | r348° / 23.6 NM |
| ARD · Yardley | VOR/DME | 108.20 · 19X | Low | r219° / 24.1 NM |
| DQO · Dupont | VORTAC | 114.00 · 87X | Low | r067° / 24.6 NM |
| PTW · Pottstown | VORTAC | 116.50 · 112X | Low | r145° / 26.6 NM |
| GXU · Mc Guire | VORTAC | 110.60 · 43X | Low | r268° / 26.8 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for PA78 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- PA78
- Coordinates
- 39.9015, -75.1613
- Elevation
- 26 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- NEW YORK (ZNY)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WILLIAMSPORT · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2018/11
- Distance from city
- 3 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC PHILADELPHIA APCH AT 800-354-9884.
Contact
- LARAPRICE@76ERS.COM
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About PA78
Sports Complex N Lot (PA78) is a heliport in Philadelphia, PA, at 26 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 46 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PA78, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does PA78 have a control tower?
No. Sports Complex N Lot is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at PA78?
Sports Complex N Lot has 1 runway; the longest is 46 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PA78?
Sports Complex N Lot is in Philadelphia, PA, at an elevation of 26 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.9015, -75.1613.
More about PA78
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 PA78 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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