Giles Memorial Hospital Heliport Heliport
55VA · Pearisburg, VA
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:53 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:04 AM | 10:04Z |
| Sunrise | 06:32 AM | 10:32Z |
| Sunset | 08:25 PM | 00:25Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:53 PM | 00:53Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 30 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
PSK 116.80 · BLF 115.05
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSK · Pulaski | VORTAC | 116.80 · 115X | High | r004° / 14.1 NM |
| BLF · Bluefield | VOR/DME | 115.05 · 97Y | Low | r090° / 22.5 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 55VA — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 55VA
- Coordinates
- 37.3222, -80.7231
- Elevation
- 1,840 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for 55VA.
Nearby airports
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About 55VA
Giles Memorial Hospital Heliport (55VA) is a heliport in Pearisburg, VA, at 1,840 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 30 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 55VA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 55VA?
Giles Memorial Hospital Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 30 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 55VA?
Giles Memorial Hospital Heliport is in Pearisburg, VA, at an elevation of 1,840 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.3222, -80.7231.
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