LZControlGeneral Information
| LZ Type: | Hospital |
| Coordinates: (All the same) |
N 40° 26' 36" x W 79° 57' 38" 40° 26.6' x -79° 57.64' 40.44339400 x -79.96061900 |
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| FAA Nav ID: | PS78 |
| Address: |
200 Lothrop Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213 |
| Phone: | (412) 647-2345 |
| Comments: | UPMC PRESBY (PAPT) Hospital located 2NM east of city. NW of Schenley Park and 1/4 NM W of Cathedral of Learning (large tower building with amber lights on top) |
Group Specific Info
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Hospital Information
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| Trauma Level: | 1 | Pediatrics: | N |
| Cardiac: | Y | Burn Center: | N |
| Stroke: | Y | HR OB/Gyn: | N |
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| Security Phone: | 1-800-533-8762 | ||
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| ED Phone: | (412) 647-3333 | ||
Record Information
| Last Update: | Jul 09, 2020 1:43am Rex Alexander |
| Added By: | Sep 22, 2010 10:07am Gene Jones |
Weather Stations
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LZ Information
| Location/Description: | All inbound aircraft must contact STATCom on 155.265 PL-103.5, or aviation frequency 123.05 prior to landing. Helipad is a 2 position, 55' x 150', heated metal rooftop helipad located on top the northeastern corner of UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. The final approach and takeoff area/touchdown and liftoff area of the helipad is painted with a white cross & red H, as well as a solid white perimeter line. There is an illuminated windsock & rotating green, white, and yellow beacon atop the elevator shaft at the end of the walkway located midpoint on the South side of the helipad. The park position is identified by the words “PARK ONLY.” The FATO/TLOF and the Park position are separated by a taxiway identified by the words “TAXI ONLY,” and “NO PARK.” The entire helipad incorporates appropriately colored NVG compatible perimeter/taxiway lighting. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hazards: | Flagged crane just south of the pad. (7/13/15). HAZARDS: The elevator shaft/access adjacent to the S side of the helipad, HVAC equipment atop the D wing of the hospital approximately 45 yards SSE of the helipad, the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital Cupola and flag staff approximately 70 yards S of the helipad, UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital approximately 65 yards ESE of the helipad. All significant obstacles are lit with red obstacle lighting. Direct flight over the residential area on the hillside located NNE of the pad should be avoided. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Approach/Departure: | Flagged crane just south of the pad. (7/13/15). HAZARDS: The elevator shaft/access adjacent to the S side of the helipad, HVAC equipment atop the D wing of the hospital approximately 45 yards SSE of the helipad, the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital Cupola and flag staff approximately 70 yards S of the helipad, UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital approximately 65 yards ESE of the helipad. All significant obstacles are lit with red obstacle lighting. Direct flight over the residential area on the hillside located NNE of the pad should be avoided. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Comm Chan: | VHFHI-069 STAT 265 |
| Dimensions: | 55 x 150 |
| Surface: | Metal |
| Elevation: | 0 |
| Jet A Fuel: | No |
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| Max Weight: | 12,000 lbs |
| Windsock: | Yes |
| Lighting: | Beacon & Perimeter |
| Instrument App: | Yes |
Alternate LZ Information
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| Coordinates: |
N 40° 26' 52" x W 79° 57' 52" 40° 26.87' x -79° 57.87' 40.44783300 x -79.96450000 |
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| Location/Description: | Trees field landing area will be the open grass field. This field will accomodate multiple aircraft if needed. THE ARTIFICIAL TURF FIELD IS NOT TO BE USED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, and all vehicles are to stage within the fenced parking lot adjacent to the artificial turf field. HAZARDS include 11 light standards surrounding the field, the multi-level parking garage to the SW, an approx 300ft tower to the SOUTH, a 100ft smokestack to the SE, A 150 ft smokestack to the NNE, a 7ft fence around the whole LZ, trees surrounding the LZ, and the sand surfaces on the bases in the baseball diamond. Approach from the NORTH or NORTHEAST, depart to the NORTH or NORTHEAST. The primary landing area will be in Left Field of the baseball field - close to the fence at the artificial turf end of the field | ||