26PS
VAPHS Helipad
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaElevation 1,226 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
VAPHS Helipad is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Field elevation 1,226 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerANDREW WALLBECK
Manager phone412-360-6831
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA26PS
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)CLEVELAND
Flight service (AFSS)ALTOONA
RegionPennsylvania
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.4471, -79.9633
Distance from city2 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.900
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 26PS have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 26PS. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 26PS have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 26PS. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 26PS?
26PS sits at 1,226 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 26PS?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.