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Heliport

Lankenau Hospital Heliport

ICAO 9PA9🇺🇸 Philadelphia
Coordinates
39.9879°N, 75.2607°W
Elevation
250 ft (76 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-PA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
11.8° W

Daylight today(Sep 4, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:05
Sunrise
06:32
Sunset
19:30
Civil dusk
19:57

About 12h 57m 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 Lankenau Hospital Heliport

Lankenau Hospital Heliport is a heliport in Philadelphia, United States. It sits at an elevation of 250 ft (76 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 20 ft / 6 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), about 7 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.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H120 ft / 6 m20 ftAsph-concUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PHILADELPHIA CLASS B AREA AClass BControlledGND7000 ft MSL
PHILADELPHIA CLASS B AREA DClass BControlled1500 ft MSL7000 ft MSL
PHILADELPHIA CLASS B AREA EClass BControlled2000 ft MSL7000 ft MSL
PHILADELPHIA CLASS B AREA GClass BControlled3500 ft MSL7000 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
Comcast Technology Center1,119 ft59 ft
FMC Tower732 ft79 ft
W Hotel & Element by Westin Philadelphia620 ft75 ft
1818 Market Street499 ft85 ft
Loews Philadelphia Hotel492 ft75 ft
Five Penn Center489 ft62 ft
Centre Square I489 ft89 ft
Obstacle436 ft56 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lankenau Hospital Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lankenau Hospital Heliport located?

Lankenau Hospital Heliport is heliport located in Philadelphia, United States, at an elevation of 250 ft (76 m).

How many runways does Lankenau Hospital Heliport have?

Lankenau Hospital Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 20 ft / 6 m.

What time zone is Lankenau Hospital Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Lankenau Hospital Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Lankenau Hospital 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 Lankenau Hospital Heliport?

The nearest airport to Lankenau Hospital Heliport is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), about 7 nm to the s, followed by Wings Field and Hollingshead Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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