Tinicum Farms HeliportPrivate
PA79 · Erwinna, 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 | 06:19 AM | 10:19Z |
| 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
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 525 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
SBJ 112.90 · ARD 108.20 · FJC 117.50 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBJ · Solberg | VOR/DME | 112.90 · 76X | Low | r269° / 16.6 NM |
| ARD · Yardley | VOR/DME | 108.20 · 19X | Low | r342° / 18.7 NM |
| FJC · Allentown | VORTAC | 117.50 · 122X | Low | r136° / 20.1 NM |
| BWZ · Broadway | VOR/DME | 114.20 · 89X | Low | r229° / 20.5 NM |
| ETX · East Texas | VOR/DME | 110.20 · 39X | Low | r105° / 26.8 NM |
| PTW · Pottstown | VORTAC | 116.50 · 112X | Low | r058° / 28 NM |
| STW · Stillwater | VOR/DME | 109.60 · 33X | Low | r212° / 29.9 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for PA79 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- PA79
- Coordinates
- 40.5293, -75.0996
- Elevation
- 280 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 12W
- 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
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1976/03
- Distance from city
- 1 NW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC ALLENTOWN APCH AT 800-728-6322.
Obstructions
- 20' PLINE 320' EAST OF PAD RUNNING N/S.
Contact
- CELL# 267-328-7222
Nearby airports
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About PA79
Tinicum Farms (PA79) is a heliport in Erwinna, PA, at 280 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 525 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PA79, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does PA79 have a control tower?
No. Tinicum Farms is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at PA79?
Tinicum Farms has 1 runway; the longest is 525 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PA79?
Tinicum Farms is in Erwinna, PA, at an elevation of 280 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.5293, -75.0996.
More about PA79
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 PA79 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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