Chippenham Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate
6VA3 · Richmond, VA · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:41 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:50 AM | 09:50Z |
| Sunrise | 06:19 AM | 10:19Z |
| Sunset | 08:12 PM | 00:12Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:41 PM | 00:41Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 40 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
RIC 114.10 · FAK 113.30 · HPW 114.35 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIC · Richmond | VORTAC | 114.10 · 88X | High | r283° / 9.8 NM |
| FAK · Flat Rock | VORTAC | 113.30 · 80X | High | r099° / 14.4 NM |
| HPW · Hopewell | VORTAC | 114.35 · 90Y | Low | r306° / 22.5 NM |
| HCM · Harcum | VORTAC | 108.80 · 25X | Low | r283° / 39 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6VA3 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6VA3
- Coordinates
- 37.5146, -77.5260
- Elevation
- 307 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1979/10
- Distance from city
- 15 E
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
Lighting
- FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 804-320-3911.
Nearby airports
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About 6VA3
Chippenham Hospital Heliport (6VA3) is a heliport in Richmond, VA, at 307 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6VA3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6VA3 have a control tower?
No. Chippenham Hospital Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 6VA3?
Chippenham Hospital Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6VA3?
Chippenham Hospital Heliport is in Richmond, VA, at an elevation of 307 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.5146, -77.5260.
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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 6VA3 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.