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Heliport

Penton Heliport

ICAO 5MS9🇺🇸 Picayune
Coordinates
30.5990°N, 89.5417°W
Elevation
167 ft (51 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-MS
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.9° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:41
Sunrise
06:08
Sunset
20:02
Civil dusk
20:29

About 13h 55m 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 Penton Heliport

Penton Heliport is a heliport in Picayune, United States. It sits at an elevation of 167 ft (51 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 60 ft / 18 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Mint Julep Airpark (5MS5), about 5.2 nm to the se.

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
H160 ft / 18 m60 ftConc-gLightedOpen

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from Penton Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Penton Heliport located?

Penton Heliport is heliport located in Picayune, United States, at an elevation of 167 ft (51 m).

How many runways does Penton Heliport have?

Penton Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 60 ft / 18 m.

What time zone is Penton Heliport in?

Penton Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Penton Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Penton Heliport is approximately 1.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Penton Heliport?

The nearest airport to Penton Heliport is Mint Julep Airpark (5MS5), about 5.2 nm to the se, followed by Greener Pastures Airpark and George Ford Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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