Dda Heliport Heliport
5VA8 · Duffield, VA
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 09:00 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:14 AM | 10:14Z |
| Sunrise | 06:42 AM | 10:42Z |
| Sunset | 08:32 PM | 00:32Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:00 PM | 01:00Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 40 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
GZG 115.55 · HMV 114.60
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GZG · Glade Spring | VOR/DME | 115.55 · 102Y | Low | r261° / 35.4 NM |
| HMV · Holston Mountain | VORTAC | 114.60 · 93X | Low | r301° / 36.3 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5VA8 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5VA8
- Coordinates
- 36.7112, -82.8007
- Elevation
- 1,340 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
No published services or facility detail for 5VA8.
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About 5VA8
Dda Heliport (5VA8) is a heliport in Duffield, VA, at 1,340 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5VA8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 5VA8?
Dda Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5VA8?
Dda Heliport is in Duffield, VA, at an elevation of 1,340 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.7112, -82.8007.
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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 5VA8 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.