PS78
Pittsburgh City Center Heliport
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaElevation 1,124 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
Pittsburgh City Center Heliport is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Field elevation 1,124 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerDON CHARLEY
Manager phone412-647-5618
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPS78
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)CLEVELAND
Flight service (AFSS)ALTOONA
RegionPennsylvania
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.4423, -79.9601
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White-green-yellow (heliport)
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›412-692-5000.
›FOR ROTG BCN CALL 412-692-5191.
›PROVIDED FLAG POLE IS OBSTRUCTION LIGHTED.
›FOR ATTENDANT CALL 412-692-5000.
›MEDICAL USE.
›FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 412-692-5191.
›FOR CD CTC PITTSBURGH APCH AT 412-472-5591
›ELEVATOR TOWER & PENTHOUSE - EAST OF LANDING AREA; HOSPITAL TOWER & FLAGPOLE - NORTH OF LANDING AREA.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PS78 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for PS78. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does PS78 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for PS78. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at PS78?
PS78 sits at 1,124 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PS78?
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.