Southern Virginia Medical Center HeliportPrivate

73VA · Emporia, VA · Non-towered · Open on the map

Elevation
130 ft MSL
Longest runway
70 ft H1/
Runway
1
Mag var
8W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 73VA. Nearby reporting stations: KEMV (3 NM), KLVL (13 NM), KIXA (23 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:35 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:31 AM10:31Z
Sunrise06:57 AM10:57Z
Sunset07:09 PM23:09Z
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07:35 PM23:35Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:35 PM → 06:31 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:09 PM → 05:57 AM

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Runways

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

CVI 114.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CVI · Cofield TACAN 114.60 · 93X r311° / 37.7 NM

Charts & procedures

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
73VA
Coordinates
36.7026, -77.5370
Elevation
130 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
8W
Sectional chart
CHARLOTTE
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
WASHINGTON (ZDC)
Flight service (FSS)
LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Activated
1987/12
Distance from city
0 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BON SECOUR MERCY HEALTH EMPORIA LLC
727 NORTH MAIN STREET, EMPORIA, VA
434-348-4925
Manager
WILSON THOMAS, CEO
727 N. MAIN ST., EMPORIA, VA
434-348-4900
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.

Contact

  • OTHER CONTACT: TOM CLINEDINST, ENGINEERING DIRECTOR 434-348-4925 TOM_CLINEDINST@CHS.NET

Nearby airports

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About 73VA

Southern Virginia Medical Center (73VA) is a heliport in Emporia, VA, at 130 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 70 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 73VA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 73VA have a control tower?

No. Southern Virginia Medical Center is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 73VA?

Southern Virginia Medical Center has 1 runway; the longest is 70 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 73VA?

Southern Virginia Medical Center is in Emporia, VA, at an elevation of 130 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.7026, -77.5370.

More about 73VA

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 73VA 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.

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