Thompsontown VFD Heliport HeliportPrivate
PS23 · Thompsontown, PA · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:47 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:41 AM | 09:41Z |
| Sunrise | 06:11 AM | 10:11Z |
| Sunset | 08:17 PM | 00:17Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:47 PM | 00:47Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 42 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for PS23 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the PS23 kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
HAR 115.35 · SEG 110.40 · RAV 114.60 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAR · Harrisburg | VORTAC | 115.35 · 100Y | Low | r345° / 17.5 NM |
| SEG · Selinsgrove | VOR/DME | 110.40 · 41X | Low | r238° / 20.8 NM |
| RAV · Ravine | VORTAC | 114.60 · 93X | Low | r283° / 28.8 NM |
| MIP · Milton | VORTAC | 109.20 · 29X | Low | r232° / 37.6 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for PS23 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- PS23
- Coordinates
- 40.5663, -77.2311
- Elevation
- 451 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- NEW YORK (ZNY)
- Flight service (FSS)
- WILLIAMSPORT · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2024/03
- Distance from city
- 0 E
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — 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
Nearby airports
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About PS23
Thompsontown VFD Heliport (PS23) is a heliport in Thompsontown, PA, at 451 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 42 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PS23, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does PS23 have a control tower?
No. Thompsontown VFD Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at PS23?
Thompsontown VFD Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 42 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PS23?
Thompsontown VFD Heliport is in Thompsontown, PA, at an elevation of 451 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.5663, -77.2311.
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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 PS23 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.