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8PS3

Empire Heliport · Taylor

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
900 ft / 274 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
H1/ · 100 ft · ASPH-CONCUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Empire Heliport (8PS3), located in Taylor, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 900 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Empire Heliport
ICAO / IATA
8PS3 / —
Municipality
Taylor
Country
Region
US-PA — Pennsylvania
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
900 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway H1 /
UNLIT
Runway Length: 100 ft / 30 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: ASPH-CONC
Heading: ° / 0.3°
RWY H1
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY (0.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KAVPILS
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6 km / 3 nm
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Lehigh Valley International Airport
86 km / 47 nm
KBGMILS
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93 km / 50 nm
KIPTILS
Williamsport Regional Airport
101 km / 54 nm
KRDGILS
Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)
115 km / 62 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026