Smithkline Beecham Heliport HeliportPrivate
PS83 · Swedeland, PA · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:38 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:35 AM | 09:35Z |
| Sunrise | 06:05 AM | 10:05Z |
| Sunset | 08:09 PM | 00:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:38 PM | 00:38Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 65 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
PTW 116.50 · MXE 113.20 · ARD 108.20 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTW · Pottstown | VORTAC | 116.50 · 112X | Low | r138° / 13.6 NM |
| MXE · Modena | VORTAC | 113.20 · 79X | Low | r067° / 18.5 NM |
| ARD · Yardley | VOR/DME | 108.20 · 19X | Low | r252° / 21.9 NM |
| OOD · Woodstown | VORTAC | 112.80 · 75X | Low | r007° / 26.7 NM |
| DQO · Dupont | VORTAC | 114.00 · 87X | Low | r038° / 27.3 NM |
| GXU · Mc Guire | VORTAC | 110.60 · 43X | Low | r289° / 33.9 NM |
| ETX · East Texas | VOR/DME | 110.20 · 39X | Low | r160° / 34.2 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for PS83 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- PS83
- Coordinates
- 40.0798, -75.3285
- Elevation
- 200 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
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1986/04
- Distance from city
- 2 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC PHILADELPHIA APCH AT 800-354-9884.
Contact
- OR 215-694-0805
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About PS83
Smithkline Beecham Heliport (PS83) is a heliport in Swedeland, PA, at 200 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 65 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for PS83, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does PS83 have a control tower?
No. Smithkline Beecham Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at PS83?
Smithkline Beecham Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 65 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is PS83?
Smithkline Beecham Heliport is in Swedeland, PA, at an elevation of 200 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.0798, -75.3285.
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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 PS83 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.