0PA8
Geisinger Community Medical Center Heliport
Scranton, PennsylvaniaElevation 508 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
RWY H1
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Geisinger Community Medical Center Heliport is in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Field elevation 508 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerSTACY HADDIX
Manager phone570-271-5120
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA0PA8
SectionalNEW YORK
Center (ARTCC)NEW YORK
Flight service (AFSS)WILLIAMSPORT
RegionPennsylvania
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.3999, -75.6467
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC WILKES-BARRE APCH AT 570-655-2084.
›PRVDD FAC LTD TO SNGL/MULT ENG HEL WEIGHING LESS THAN 12500 LBS; IFR OPS ARE NOT CONDUCTED.
›FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 570-703-8000.
›MEDICAL USE.
›PMSN REQUIRED PRIOR TO LDG.
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Does 0PA8 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 0PA8. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 0PA8 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 0PA8. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 0PA8?
0PA8 sits at 508 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
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