Glascock Heliport HeliportPrivate
98VA · Arcola, VA · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:44 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:47 AM | 09:47Z |
| Sunrise | 06:16 AM | 10:16Z |
| Sunset | 08:15 PM | 00:15Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:44 PM | 00:44Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/H1 | 54 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
AML 113.50 · CSN 116.30 · DCA 111.00 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AML · Armel | VOR/DME | 113.50 · 82X | Low | r288° / 3.6 NM |
| CSN · Casanova | VORTAC | 116.30 · 110X | High | r046° / 23.7 NM |
| DCA · Washington | VOR/DME | 111.00 · 47X | Low | r291° / 24.2 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR/DME | 116.85 · 115Y | Low | r204° / 29.1 NM |
| MRB · Martinsburg | VORTAC | 112.10 · 58X | Low | r159° / 30.1 NM |
| LDN · Linden | VORTAC | 114.30 · 90X | Low | r086° / 31.5 NM |
| ADW · Andrews | VORTAC | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r295° / 32.7 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 98VA — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 98VA
- Coordinates
- 38.9445, -77.5422
- Elevation
- 330 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Status
- Closed indefinitely
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Landing fee
- Yes
- Activated
- 1947/11
- Distance from city
- 1 SW
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
- Parking
- tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- PLINES E AND W.
- ARPT CLSD TMPRYLY DUE TO CONST.
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-709-4993.
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About 98VA
Glascock Heliport (98VA) is a heliport in Arcola, VA, at 330 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 54 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 98VA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 98VA have a control tower?
No. Glascock Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 98VA?
Glascock Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 54 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 98VA?
Glascock Heliport is in Arcola, VA, at an elevation of 330 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.9445, -77.5422.
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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 98VA 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.