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8PA5

Echo 8 Communications Facility Heliport

Kittanning, PennsylvaniaElevation 1,304 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 34 ft

H1
Dimensions
34 x 34 ft
Surface
Concrete
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

Echo 8 Communications Facility Heliport is in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. Field elevation 1,304 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerROBERT CROWN
Manager phone412-788-0906
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8PA5
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)CLEVELAND
Flight service (AFSS)ALTOONA
RegionPennsylvania
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.8145, -79.5062
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD USED FOR VFR OPERATIONS ONLY; CAUTION EXERCISED VICINITY OF TOWER LCTD WEST.
›SUITE 229.
›SUITE 229.
›FOR CD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0234.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗8PA5 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8PA5 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8PA5. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8PA5 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8PA5. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8PA5?
8PA5 sits at 1,304 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8PA5?
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.