Location
Latitude: |
37-04-17.5900N (37.071553) |
Longitude: |
076-52-28.0700W (-76.874464) |
Elevation: |
91.0 feet MSL (28 m MSL) |
Magnetic Variation: |
10.5 W (as of December 2025 from WMM2020 model) |
Time Zone: |
UTC -5.0 (Standard Time) UTC -4.0 (Daylight Savings Time) |
From City: |
05 N.M. S of Surry, Virginia |
Found On: |
Washington Chart |
FAA Region: |
AEA |
Contacts
Manager: |
Privately owned: |
| DAVID R. SHELDON 6074 NEW DESIGN ROAD ELBERSON, VA 23846 (978) 609-5515 |
DAVID R. SHELDON 6074 NEW DESIGN ROAD ELBERSON, VA 23846 (978) 609-5515 |
Operations
Airport Status: |
Operational |
Facility Use: |
Private |
Type: |
Heliport |
Activation Date: |
10/2008 |
Control tower: |
No |
Attendance (Months/Days/Hours): |
Months/Days/Hours Unattended |
Boundary ARTCC: |
ZDC (Washington) |
Responsible ARTCC: |
ZDC (Washington) |
Traffic Pattern Altitude (MSL): |
1091 feet (333 m) |
Based Aircraft
Annual Operations (as of )
Communications
Fixed Based Operators (FBOs) & Fuel
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| Business Name | Frequency | Phone | Fuel Grade |
|---|
Flight Service Stations
| Primary | Alternate | |
| FSS on Field: | ||
| FSS Name (ID): | Leesburg(DCA) | |
| Frequency: | ||
| Toll Free Phone: | 1-800-WX-BRIEF |
Instrument Procedures / Charts
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Navigation Aids (Navaids) near VA78
| Dist (NM) | ID | Morse Code | Name | Type | Freq | True Hdg | Mag Hdg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | AKQ | . _ _ . _ _ _ . _ | Wakefield | NDB | 274 | 228 | 239 |
| 12.9 | FAF | . . _ . . _ . . _ . | Felker | NDB | 226 | 71 | 82 |
| 18.6 | PJS | . _ _ . . _ _ _ . . . | Henry | NDB | 375 | 78 | 89 |
| 19.3 | HPW | . . . . . _ _ . . _ _ | Hopewell | VORTAC | 112.00 | 323 | 333 |
| 22.4 | FKN | . . _ . _ . _ _ . | Franklin | VORTAC | 110.60 | 197 | 207 |
| 23.9 | HCM | . . . . _ . _ . _ _ | Harcum | VORTAC | 108.80 | 18 | 29 |
| 24.7 | LFI | . _ . . . . _ . . . | Langley | TACAN | 112.30 | 87 | 98 |
| 29.7 | NGU | _ . _ _ . . . _ | Chambers | TACAN | 113.95 | 105 | 116 |
| 30.3 | RK | . _ . _ . _ | Waley | NDB | 249 | 159 | 170 |
| 31.8 | CF | _ . _ . . . _ . | Pubbs | NDB | 392 | 299 | 309 |
| 32.9 | OR | _ _ _ . _ . | Ingle | NDB | 329 | 114 | 125 |
| 33.5 | RIC | . _ . . . _ . _ . | Richmond | VORTAC | 114.10 | 320 | 330 |
| 34.1 | ORF | _ _ _ . _ . . . _ . | Norfolk | VORTAC | 116.90 | 108 | 119 |
| 36.9 | EY | . _ . _ _ | Chesi | NDB | 233 | 139 | 150 |
| 38.0 | ELQ | . . _ . . _ _ . _ | Emporia | NDB | 261 | 224 | 234 |
| 41.9 | CVI | _ . _ . . . . _ . . | Cofield | VORTAC | 114.60 | 179 | 189 |
| 42.8 | NTU | _ . _ . . _ | Oceana | TACAN | 116.60 | 110 | 121 |
| 45.0 | CCV | _ . _ . _ . _ . . . . _ | Cape Charles | VORTAC | 112.20 | 68 | 79 |
| 51.6 | LVL | . _ . . . . . _ . _ . . | Lawrenceville | VORTAC | 112.90 | 253 | 263 |
| 53.1 | FAK | . . _ . . _ _ . _ | Flat Rock | VORTAC | 113.30 | 301 | 311 |
Nearby Airports with Fuel
Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS)
Remarks
| A110-1 | FOR CD CTC NORFOLK APCH AT 757-464-0757. |
| A52-H1 | BLDG ON SOUTH EDGE. |
| E111 | PRVDD VFR OPNS, PVT USE ONLY, AREA MARKED, WIND INDICATOR MAINTAINED. |
Runways
Runway Summary
| Runways: | H1 |
| Longest Runway: | H1 is 40 ft (12 m) long |
| Runways with an Instrument Approach: |
VA78 Airport Runway Details
| Helipad H1 | 40 ft x 26 ft (12 m x 8 m) | |
| Runway Length Source: | FAA as of 08/04/2025 | |
| Surface: | Concrete - No special surface treatment | |
Helipad H1 |
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Elevation: |
91.0 | |
Latitude: |
37-04-17.5900N | |
Longitude: |
076-52-28.0700W | |
Glide Path Angle: |
0.0 degrees | 0.0 degrees |
Services
Airframe Repair: |
None |
Powerplant Repair: |
None |
Bottled Oxygen: |
None |
Bulk Oxygen: |
None |
Fuel Available: |
100LL |
Landing Fees: |
No |
Parking: |
Tiedowns available |
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