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Heliport

Thomson Heliport

ICAO 08PN🇺🇸 Lancaster
Coordinates
40.0459°N, 76.2808°W
Elevation
310 ft (94 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-PA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
11.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:18
Sunrise
05:50
Sunset
20:33
Civil dusk
21:05

About 14h 43m 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 Thomson Heliport

Thomson Heliport is a heliport in Lancaster, United States. It sits at an elevation of 310 ft (94 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft / 15 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Smoketown Airport (S37), about 3.7 nm to the e.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H150 ft / 15 m50 ftAsphUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle600 ft
Obstacle574 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Thomson Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Thomson Heliport located?

Thomson Heliport is heliport located in Lancaster, United States, at an elevation of 310 ft (94 m).

How many runways does Thomson Heliport have?

Thomson Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 50 ft / 15 m.

What time zone is Thomson Heliport in?

Thomson Heliport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Thomson Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Thomson Heliport is approximately 11.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Thomson Heliport?

The nearest airport to Thomson Heliport is Smoketown Airport (S37), about 3.7 nm to the e, followed by Lancaster Airport and Sunburst Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Thomson Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.