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PS56

Morris Heliport

Gettysburg, PennsylvaniaElevation 500 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 70 ft

H1
Dimensions
70 x 70 ft
Surface
Turf
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

Morris Heliport is in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Field elevation 500 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerJOHN R. MORRIS
Manager phone717-778-8205
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPS56
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)NEW YORK
Flight service (AFSS)WILLIAMSPORT
RegionPennsylvania
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.7793, -77.2514
Distance from city4 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›VFR USE; IDENTIFIED TREES ARE REMOVED; CONTACT MADE WITH OTHER HELIPORT LANDING AREAS CONCERNING INGRESS/EGRESS ROUTES.
›TREES EAST AND WEST OF HELIPAD.
›OTR CTC SUSAN MORRIS 717-778-8205; KIWISUZIE@YAHOO.COM.
›FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗PS56 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PS56 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for PS56. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does PS56 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for PS56. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at PS56?
PS56 sits at 500 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PS56?
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.