West Penn Hospital Heliport
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About West Penn Hospital Heliport
West Penn Hospital Heliport is a heliport in Pittsburgh, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,117 ft (340 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 60 ft / 18 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Allegheny County Airport (AGC), about 6.5 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.
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 | 60 ft / 18 m | 60 ft | Conc | 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 | 866 ft | — |
| BNY Mellon Center | 725 ft | 876 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 West Penn Hospital Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is West Penn Hospital Heliport located?
West Penn Hospital Heliport is heliport located in Pittsburgh, United States, at an elevation of 1,117 ft (340 m).
How many runways does West Penn Hospital Heliport have?
West Penn Hospital Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 60 ft / 18 m.
What time zone is West Penn Hospital Heliport in?
West Penn Hospital Heliport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at West Penn Hospital Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at West Penn Hospital Heliport is approximately 9.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near West Penn Hospital Heliport?
The nearest airport to West Penn Hospital Heliport is Allegheny County Airport (AGC), about 6.5 nm to the s, followed by Nardo Airport and Cedar Run Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. West Penn Hospital Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.