Forbes Metro Helipad, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member sherpes
N 40° 26.832 W 079° 53.448
17T E 594061 N 4477984
old paved helipad with broken fence, and cracks with growing weeds
Waymark Code: WM4X6R
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/08/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member wildwoodke
Views: 12

You would have never guessed that there is an official helipad there unless you read the sign. The paved area is slighly raised from the street level, and it is surrounded by a short metal fence, broken in places. On the back of an urban small hospital.
Location of Helipad: Hospital

Description of location: back of hospital in urban area

Does the Site Have a Windsock?: No

Primary Puprose of the Landing Pad: Medical

What facilities are available to passengers?: none

What identifies the location as a helipad?: none

Where were the coordinates taken relative to the landing pad?: entrance with sign on fence

Separate from an airport: yes

Landing Pad Surface: Asphalt

Did you provide a personal photo of the helipad, windsock, helicopter or other identifiable feature?: Not Listed

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