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6PA2 Weather UPMC Heliport

Somerset, PennsylvaniaElevation 2,272 ftHeliport
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE
Nearest report: KJST · 22 NM NE · 6 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
No on-field report, so no field flight category. Conditions at the field may differ.
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE · KJST
WIND
270@4
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

No aviation METAR is published for this airport. The nearest National Weather Service station reports wind calm, visibility 10 SM, temperature 16C. Treat this as supplemental, not an aviation observation. Forecast suggests this afternoon sunny, high near 61F, low near 35F, 0% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
This Afternoon Sunny 61/35 0 kt – 0%
Monday Sunny 64/41 W 6 kt – 0%
Tuesday Mostly Sunny 66/42 N 2 kt – 1%
Wednesday Partly Sunny 63/43 SE 6 kt – 1%
Thursday Sunny 69/46 SW 6 kt – 0%
Friday Sunny 69/47 W 5 kt – 0%
Saturday Partly Sunny 69/50 S 4 kt – 7%

Source: National Weather Service (office CTP). Forecast issued 2000Z.

Radar

Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for 6PA2. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 45 ft

H1
Dimensions
45 x 45 ft
Surface
Concrete
RWY H1

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Field elevation

Field elevation
2,272 ft MSL

Density and pressure altitude need a current temperature and altimeter from the METAR.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
2222Z 6:22 PM
Sunrise
1138Z 7:38 AM
Loggable night
2250Z (6:50 PM local) → 1110Z (7:10 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2222Z (6:22 PM local) → 1138Z (7:38 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2322Z (7:22 PM local) → 1038Z (6:38 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

UPMC Heliport is in Somerset, Pennsylvania. Field elevation 2,272 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerGREGORY HOOVER
Manager phone814-443-5126
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA6PA2
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)CLEVELAND
Flight service (AFSS)ALTOONA
RegionPennsylvania
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.0070, -79.0774
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

6PA2 has no on-field report. Nearest reporting station: KJST (22 NM NE, VFR).

KJST John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport
22 NM NE
VFR
KLBE Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
22 NM NW
VFR
KCBE Greater Cumberland Regional Airport
28 NM SE
VFR
KIDI Indiana County–Jimmy Stewart Airport
37 NM N
VFR
KAOO Altoona Blair County Airport
39 NM NE
VFR
KAGC Allegheny County Airport
44 NM NW
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ROOFTOP.
›MEDICAL USE.
›PRVDD OBSTNS BE MKD/LGTD; OPRS MINIMIZE NOISE OVER SCHOOLS & RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
›FOR CD CTC JOHNSTOWN APCH AT 814-532-5960, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0234.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗6PA2 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 6PA2 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 6PA2. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 6PA2 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 6PA2. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 6PA2?
6PA2 sits at 2,272 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 6PA2?
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.