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Heliport

Pittsburgh City Center Heliport

ICAO PS78🇺🇸 Pittsburgh
Coordinates
40.4423°N, 79.9601°W
Elevation
1,124 ft (343 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-PA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
9.3° W

Daylight today(Sep 5, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:24
Sunrise
06:52
Sunset
19:47
Civil dusk
20:15

About 12h 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 Pittsburgh City Center Heliport

Pittsburgh City Center Heliport is a heliport in Pittsburgh, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,124 ft (343 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 96 ft / 29 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Allegheny County Airport (AGC), about 5.5 nm to the sse.

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
H196 ft / 29 m48 ftConcUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PITTSBURGH CLASS B AREA DClass BControlled4000 ft MSL8000 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
WPXI-TV (Pittsburgh)1,198 ft1,188 ft
WDSY-FM (Pittsburgh)863 ft1,188 ft
U.S. Steel Tower840 ft794 ft
BNY Mellon Center725 ft866 ft
BNY Mellon Center725 ft876 ft
KDKA-AM (Pittsburgh)715 ft1,089 ft
Fifth Avenue Place617 ft748 ft
WQEX-TV (Pittsburgh);WQED-TV (Pittsburgh);WQED-FM (Pittsburgh);WINP-TV (Pittsburgh);WEPA-CD (Pittsburgh)600 ft1,181 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Pittsburgh City Center Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pittsburgh City Center Heliport located?

Pittsburgh City Center Heliport is heliport located in Pittsburgh, United States, at an elevation of 1,124 ft (343 m).

How many runways does Pittsburgh City Center Heliport have?

Pittsburgh City Center Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 96 ft / 29 m.

What time zone is Pittsburgh City Center Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Pittsburgh City Center Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Pittsburgh City Center 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 Pittsburgh City Center Heliport?

The nearest airport to Pittsburgh City Center Heliport is Allegheny County Airport (AGC), about 5.5 nm to the sse, followed by Nardo Airport and Cedar Run Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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