Larksville EMS Heliport HeliportPrivate
PS48 · Larksville Borough, PA · Non-towered
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:44 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:34 AM | 09:34Z |
| Sunrise | 06:05 AM | 10:05Z |
| Sunset | 08:14 PM | 00:14Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:44 PM | 00:44Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 60 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
LVZ 111.60 · MIP 109.20 · FQM 114.40 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LVZ · Wilkes-Barre | VORTAC | 111.60 · 53X | Low | r277° / 10.6 NM |
| MIP · Milton | VORTAC | 109.20 · 29X | Low | r075° / 36.5 NM |
| FQM · Williamsport | VOR/DME | 114.40 · 91X | Low | r105° / 38.6 NM |
| FJC · Allentown | VORTAC | 117.50 · 122X | Low | r337° / 38.7 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for PS48 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- PS48
- Coordinates
- 41.2645, -75.9249
- Elevation
- 769 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 11W
- 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
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1985/07
- Distance from city
- 0 NE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC WILKES-BARRE APCH AT 570-655-2084.
Nearby airports
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About PS48
Larksville EMS Heliport (PS48) is a heliport in Larksville Borough, PA, at 769 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 PS48, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does PS48 have a control tower?
No. Larksville EMS Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at PS48?
Larksville EMS Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 60 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PS48?
Larksville EMS Heliport is in Larksville Borough, PA, at an elevation of 769 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.2645, -75.9249.
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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 PS48 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.