Chero'kee Furko Heliport
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About Chero'kee Furko Heliport
Chero'kee Furko Heliport is a heliport in Plum, United States. It sits at an elevation of 950 ft (290 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 100 ft / 30 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Pittsburgh Northeast Airport (9G1), about 4.7 nm to the n.
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 (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 100 ft / 30 m | 100 ft | Grass / Sod | Unlit | Open |
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PITTSBURGH CLASS B AREA D | Class B | Controlled | 4000 ft MSL | 8000 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 | 876 ft | — |
| BNY Mellon Center | 725 ft | 866 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.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Chero'kee Furko Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Chero'kee Furko Heliport located?
Chero'kee Furko Heliport is heliport located in Plum, United States, at an elevation of 950 ft (290 m).
How many runways does Chero'kee Furko Heliport have?
Chero'kee Furko Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 100 ft / 30 m.
What time zone is Chero'kee Furko Heliport in?
Chero'kee Furko Heliport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Chero'kee Furko Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Chero'kee Furko Heliport is approximately 9.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Chero'kee Furko Heliport?
The nearest airport to Chero'kee Furko Heliport is Pittsburgh Northeast Airport (9G1), about 4.7 nm to the n, followed by Nardo Airport and Cedar Run Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Chero'kee Furko Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.