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8PS3HELIPORT

Empire Heliport

Taylor, Pennsylvania

VFRUpdated 2h ago900 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

8PS3

FAA

8PS3

Elevation

900 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

41.395, -75.735

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

900 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

Coordinates

41.3945, -75.7349

Current Weather

METAR KAVP 131554Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW043 FEW070 18/08 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP110 T01780083

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

VRB° at 5 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

17.8°C

Dewpoint

8.3°C

Altimeter

1011.60 inHg

Cloud Cover

FEW

Nearest weather from KAVP (3 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 15:54Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 8PS3. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Cherry Ridge facing South
Live

Cherry Ridge

South · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

30 NM away

Weather camera at Sky Manor Airport facing SouthWest
Live

Sky Manor Airport

SouthWest · Camera 1

67 NM away

5 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H1100 ft100 ftASPH-CONC-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 8PS3.

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8PS3 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

Empire Heliport (8PS3) is a heliport located in Taylor, Pennsylvania, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 900 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 41.3945°N, 75.7349°W.

Helipads

Empire Heliport has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 100 feet by 100 feet with a asph-conc surface.

Communications & Operations

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

Weather Cameras

2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near Empire 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 Empire 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 8PS3?

8PS3 is the ICAO identifier for Empire Heliport, a public-use airport located in Taylor, Pennsylvania, United States.

How many runways does Empire Heliport have?

Empire Heliport (8PS3) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 8PS3?

The field elevation of Empire Heliport is 900 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 8PS3?

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

What are the current weather conditions at 8PS3?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at 8PS3?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for Empire Heliport.

How do I access complete data for 8PS3?

Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for Empire Heliport.

Where is Empire Heliport located?

Empire Heliport (8PS3) is located in Taylor, Pennsylvania, United States, at an elevation of 900 ft MSL.

Does 8PS3 have weather cameras?

8PS3 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