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42PAHELIPORT

Ransome Heliport

Exton, Pennsylvania

VFRUpdated 2h ago575 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

42PA

FAA

42PA

Elevation

575 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

40.023, -75.586

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

575 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

Coordinates

40.0226, -75.5860

Current Weather

METAR KPTW 131554Z AUTO 18008G20KT 140V220 10SM CLR 21/07 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP128 T02110072

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

180° at 8 kt G20

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

21.1°C

Dewpoint

7.2°C

Altimeter

1013.30 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KPTW (13 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 15:54Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 42PA. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Sky Manor Airport facing SouthWest
Live

Sky Manor Airport

SouthWest · Camera 1

49 NM away

Weather camera at Old Bridge Airport facing NorthEast
Live

Old Bridge Airport

NorthEast · Camera 1 · 3 cameras total

76 NM away

4 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H165 ft65 ftASPH-G-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 42PA.

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42PA Operational Overview

Location & Facility

Ransome Heliport (42PA) is a heliport located in Exton, Pennsylvania, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 575 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 40.0226°N, 75.5860°W.

Helipads

Ransome Heliport has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 65 feet by 65 feet with a asph-g surface.

Communications & Operations

Ransome Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near Ransome Heliport, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at Ransome Heliport is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 42PA?

42PA is the ICAO identifier for Ransome Heliport, a public-use airport located in Exton, Pennsylvania, United States.

How many runways does Ransome Heliport have?

Ransome Heliport (42PA) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 42PA?

The field elevation of Ransome Heliport is 575 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 42PA?

No fuel types are currently listed for Ransome Heliport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 42PA?

The current flight category at Ransome Heliport is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 42PA?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for Ransome Heliport.

How do I access complete data for 42PA?

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Where is Ransome Heliport located?

Ransome Heliport (42PA) is located in Exton, Pennsylvania, United States, at an elevation of 575 ft MSL.

Does 42PA have weather cameras?

42PA does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 5, 11:46 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 03:54 PM UTC