Cherokee Island Castle Heliport
Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)
About 13h 3m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Cherokee Island Castle Heliport
Cherokee Island Castle Heliport is a closed in West Homestead, United States. It sits at an elevation of 760 ft (232 m).
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PITTSBURGH CLASS B AREA D | Class B | Controlled | 4000 ft MSL | 8000 ft MSL |
| PITTSBURGH ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 3800 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPXI-TV (Pittsburgh) | 1,198 ft | 1,188 ft | — |
| WDSY-FM (Pittsburgh) | 863 ft | 1,188 ft | — |
| U.S. Steel Tower | 840 ft | 794 ft | — |
| BNY Mellon Center | 725 ft | 866 ft | — |
| BNY Mellon Center | 725 ft | 876 ft | — |
| KDKA-AM (Pittsburgh) | 715 ft | 1,089 ft | — |
| Fifth Avenue Place | 617 ft | 748 ft | — |
| WQEX-TV (Pittsburgh);WQED-TV (Pittsburgh);WQED-FM (Pittsburgh);WINP-TV (Pittsburgh);WEPA-CD (Pittsburgh) | 600 ft | 1,181 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cherokee Island Castle Heliport located?
Cherokee Island Castle Heliport is closed located in West Homestead, United States, at an elevation of 760 ft (232 m).
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Cherokee Island Castle Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.