Tri-Cities Heliport HeliportPrivate
7VA8 · Bristol, VA · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:57 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:11 AM | 10:11Z |
| Sunrise | 06:39 AM | 10:39Z |
| Sunset | 08:29 PM | 00:29Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:57 PM | 00:57Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 45 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 7VA8 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 7VA8 kneeboard →
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 | r190° / 10.9 NM |
| HMV · Holston Mountain | VORTAC | 114.60 · 93X | Low | r008° / 12.6 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 7VA8 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 7VA8
- Coordinates
- 36.6459, -82.1107
- Elevation
- 1,944 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5W
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1981/06
- Distance from city
- 4 NE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
Obstructions
- BLDG NW OF HELI.
Nearby airports
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About 7VA8
Tri-Cities Heliport (7VA8) is a heliport in Bristol, VA, at 1,944 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 45 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 7VA8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 7VA8 have a control tower?
No. Tri-Cities Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 7VA8?
Tri-Cities Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 45 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 7VA8?
Tri-Cities Heliport is in Bristol, VA, at an elevation of 1,944 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.6459, -82.1107.
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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 7VA8 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.