Pittsburgh City Center Heliport HeliportPrivate
PS78 · Pittsburgh, PA · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:58 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:53 AM | 09:53Z |
| Sunrise | 06:23 AM | 10:23Z |
| Sunset | 08:28 PM | 00:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:58 PM | 00:58Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 96 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Departure & arrival
“Pittsburgh”ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 291.65 | APCH/P DEP/P |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
AGC 110.00 · EWC 115.80 · HLG 114.25 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGC · Allegheny | VOR/DME | 110.00 · 37X | Low | r030° / 10.5 NM |
| EWC · Ellwood City | VOR/DME | 115.80 · 105X | High | r161° / 25.7 NM |
| HLG · Wheeling | VOR/DME | 114.25 · 89Y | Low | r075° / 29.9 NM |
| IHD · Indian Head | TACAN | 108.20 · 19X | — | r322° / 39.4 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for PS78 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- PS78
- Coordinates
- 40.4423, -79.9601
- Elevation
- 1,124 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9W
- Sectional chart
- DETROIT
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CLEVELAND (ZOB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ALTOONA · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- FDC
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green-yellow (SEE RMK)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Landing fee
- Yes
- Activated
- 1986/04
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green-yellow · SEE RMK
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
Remarks FAA · 6 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC PITTSBURGH APCH AT 412-472-5591
Lighting
- FOR ROTG BCN CALL 412-692-5191.
- FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 412-692-5191.
Obstructions
- ELEVATOR TOWER & PENTHOUSE - EAST OF LANDING AREA; HOSPITAL TOWER & FLAGPOLE - NORTH OF LANDING AREA.
Contact
- 412-692-5000.
Attendance
- FOR ATTENDANT CALL 412-692-5000.
Nearby airports
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About PS78
Pittsburgh City Center Heliport (PS78) is a heliport in Pittsburgh, PA, at 1,124 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 96 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PS78, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does PS78 have a control tower?
No. Pittsburgh City Center Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at PS78?
Pittsburgh City Center Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 96 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PS78?
Pittsburgh City Center Heliport is in Pittsburgh, PA, at an elevation of 1,124 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.4423, -79.9601.
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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 PS78 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.