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Heliport

Smithkline Beecham Heliport

ICAO PS83🇺🇸 Swedeland
Coordinates
40.0798°N, 75.3285°W
Elevation
200 ft (61 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-PA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
11.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:14
Sunrise
05:46
Sunset
20:30
Civil dusk
21:02

About 14h 44m 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 Smithkline Beecham Heliport

Smithkline Beecham Heliport is a heliport in Swedeland, United States. It sits at an elevation of 200 ft (61 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 65 ft / 20 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Wings Field (BBX), about 4.5 nm to the ne.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H165 ft / 20 m65 ftAsph/ ConcUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
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 Smithkline Beecham Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Smithkline Beecham Heliport located?

Smithkline Beecham Heliport is heliport located in Swedeland, United States, at an elevation of 200 ft (61 m).

How many runways does Smithkline Beecham Heliport have?

Smithkline Beecham Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 65 ft / 20 m.

What time zone is Smithkline Beecham Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Smithkline Beecham Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Smithkline Beecham 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 Smithkline Beecham Heliport?

The nearest airport to Smithkline Beecham Heliport is Wings Field (BBX), about 4.5 nm to the ne, followed by Kunda Airport and Altemose Ultralightport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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