PHILADELPHIA INTL APT CONT TWR — NGS JU3181

USNGStrigunknown#218987
Latitude
39.875848°
Longitude
-75.244109°
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0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points distributed across the United States. Trig stations serve as fundamental references for surveying, mapping, and geodetic work by establishing precise horizontal positions and elevations across regions. Located in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, this point contributes to the regional geodetic framework essential for accurate surveying operations and geographic information systems. The coordinates 39.87585° north, 75.24411° west define its horizontal position within the NGS datum structure. As a documented control point, verification and maintenance of this benchmark's integrity remain important for surveyors and engineers requiring reliable reference data for local projects. Periodic documentation and condition assessment of such stations support the continued utility of the national geodetic infrastructure and ensure confidence in position-dependent measurements and analyses throughout the region.

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PHILADELPHIA INTL APT CONT TWR — NGS JU3181 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #218987 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.875848°, -75.244109°, corresponding to 39° 52′ 33.05″ N, 75° 14′ 38.79″ W in the traditional degrees-minutes-seconds format. This page is a self-updating reference — all data is aggregated from public open sources and cross-checked periodically against the originating agency.

Professional surveyors, engineers, and topographers use points like PHILADELPHIA INTL APT CONT TWR — NGS JU3181 to anchor total-station traverses, verify GNSS/RTK solutions, calibrate levelling instruments, and validate survey deliverables against known coordinates. The record on this page is refreshed daily via automated pipelines that monitor the public sources for any updates, corrections, or status changes.

Coordinate formats

WGS84 (decimal)39.875848, -75.244109
WGS84 (DMS)39° 52′ 33.05″ N, 75° 14′ 38.79″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
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Geodetic context in United States

The national geodetic reference in United States is maintained by National Geodetic Survey (NGS). The active datum is NAD83(2011) / NATRF2022 (active). Coordinates shown on this page are expressed in WGS84 (ETRF/ITRF-compatible) which is directly usable in most modern GNSS receivers. For cadastral work in United States you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in United States from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

US NGS · triangulation station
Q 7 — NGS JU0906 — Philadelphia, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 369 — NGS JU2220 — Philadelphia, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 277 — NGS JU0902 — Tinicum Township, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PHL ARP — NGS JU0905 — Philadelphia, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 278 — NGS JU0903 — Tinicum Township, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MONUMENT 3 — NGS JU3104 — Tinicum Township, US
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PHILADELPHIA INTL APT CONT TWR — NGS JU3181?

PHILADELPHIA INTL APT CONT TWR — NGS JU3181 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #218987. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PHILADELPHIA INTL APT CONT TWR — NGS JU3181?

The position of PHILADELPHIA INTL APT CONT TWR — NGS JU3181 in WGS84 is 39.875848°, -75.244109° (decimal), or 39° 52′ 33.05″ N, 75° 14′ 38.79″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 18N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this triangulation station?

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Is this point verified and usable for professional surveying?

This record has been community-verified 0 times. Data quality depends on the source: NGS and official national agency points are typically centimetre-accurate, OpenStreetMap survey points are metre-accurate, and GeoNames topographic landmarks (peaks, hills) are reference-grade only. Always cross-reference with the original agency datasheet before using this point for cadastral, legal, or safety-critical work.

Original source: this record was imported from ngs_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.