Skip to content
The Pilots Desk
Heliport

Empire Heliport

ICAO 8PS3🇺🇸 Taylor
Coordinates
41.3945°N, 75.7349°W
Elevation
900 ft (274 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-PA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
11.8° W

Daylight today(Oct 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:47
Sunrise
07:15
Sunset
18:23
Civil dusk
18:51

About 11h 8m 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 Empire Heliport

Empire Heliport is a heliport in Taylor, United States. It sits at an elevation of 900 ft (274 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 100 ft / 30 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP), about 3.5 nm to the s.

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.

Loading live traffic…

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H1100 ft / 30 m100 ftAsph-concUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WILKES-BARRE CLASS DClass DControlledGND3500 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

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle—1,998 ft—
Obstacle—1,942 ft—
Obstacle—1,965 ft—
Obstacle—1,955 ft—
Obstacle—1,982 ft—
Obstacle—2,001 ft—
Obstacle—2,011 ft—
Obstacle—2,133 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Empire Heliport.

Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇺🇸 More airports in United States📘 Flying in the United States: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

Where is Empire Heliport located?

Empire Heliport is heliport located in Taylor, United States, at an elevation of 900 ft (274 m).

How many runways does Empire Heliport have?

Empire Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 100 ft / 30 m.

What time zone is Empire Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Empire Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Empire Heliport is approximately 11.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Empire Heliport?

The nearest airport to Empire Heliport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP), about 3.5 nm to the s, followed by Wilkes Barre Wyoming Valley Airport and Lazy J. Ranch Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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