P72

VFR

PENN'S LANDING

PHILADELPHIA · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
15'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:54Z
VFR sectional · P72
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Before you fly into P72
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,015'
MSL · field 15' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF P72

P72 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPHL (PHILADELPHIA INTL) · 6.0 NM away. Conditions at P72 may differ.

METAR · KPHL

Observed 17:54Z

KPHL 271754Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW060 SCT300 21/06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP236 T02110056 10211 20100 58010 $
Wind
VAR @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.23 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
354 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
0 NM N
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
IPT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PHIL BIDDEN
Address
801 S COLUMBUS BLVD, PHILADELPHIA PA 19147

Flight service · Hours

FSS IPT
WILLIAMSPORT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 4 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
P72 · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
A

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon
White / Green / Yellow (heliport)(WGY)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery contact Philadelphia Approach at 800-354-9884.Show FAA
  • Runway H1 has shallow surface depressions.Show FAA
  • There is a lighted building 660 feet north of the pad.Show FAA
  • Runway H1 ingress is from 230 and 310 degrees magnetic. Egress is from 050 and 130 degrees magnetic.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate perimeter lights on frequency 123.025.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • H1Green lights are on the east and south sides only.Show FAA
  • H1There is a lighted building 660 feet north of the pad.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Determination pending.Show FAA
  • 4For attendance on weekends and holidays call 215-271-2510.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · P72

Answer card
ICAO
P72
Name
PENN'S LANDING
Location
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
15 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,015 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 4 kt
Favored runway now

P72 is Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It sits at 15 ft MSL on the Delaware River waterfront. This is a heliport, not a runway airport. No runways are listed. The field has no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations only if that matches your aircraft and the current procedure. The published remarks matter here. H1 ingress is from 230 and 310 degrees magnetic. Egress is from 050 and 130 degrees magnetic. The pad has shallow surface depressions. There is also a lighted building 660 feet north of the pad. Green lights are on the east and south sides only.

No on-field FBOs are listed. For clearance delivery, contact Philadelphia Approach at 800-354-9884. For weekend and holiday attendance, call 215-271-2510. If you are planning a first arrival, review the current Chart Supplement and confirm the pad status before launch. This is a constrained downtown operating environment with no published runway system, so treat the remarks and lighting notes as primary briefing items.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at P72 Penn's Landing?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the current Chart Supplement and confirm the expected arrival profile before you go.
Does P72 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for P72. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
Is Penn's Landing towered?
No. P72 has no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.
What should I know about heliport entry and exit at P72?
Published remarks say H1 ingress is from 230 and 310 degrees magnetic. Egress is from 050 and 130 degrees magnetic.
Are there any lighting notes for P72 Penn's Landing?
Yes. Activate perimeter lights on 123.025. Green lights are on the east and south sides only.
What obstacles or surface issues are published for P72?
There is a lighted building 660 feet north of the pad. The pad also has shallow surface depressions.
Which FBOs are on the field at P72?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at P72?
For clearance delivery, contact Philadelphia Approach at 800-354-9884. For weekend and holiday attendance, call 215-271-2510.

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