Defense Supply Center Richmond Heliport HeliportPrivate
VG17 · Richmond, VA · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:40 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 | 08:40 PM | 00:40Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 98 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for VG17 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the VG17 kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
RIC 114.10 · HPW 114.35 · FAK 113.30 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIC · Richmond | VORTAC | 114.10 · 88X | High | r241° / 7.7 NM |
| HPW · Hopewell | VORTAC | 114.35 · 90Y | Low | r296° / 16.9 NM |
| FAK · Flat Rock | VORTAC | 113.30 · 80X | High | r115° / 19.2 NM |
| HCM · Harcum | VORTAC | 108.80 · 25X | Low | r275° / 35.2 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for VG17 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- VG17
- Coordinates
- 37.4237, -77.4484
- Elevation
- 115 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2000/02
- Distance from city
- 10 N
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SS-SR
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
General
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-640-4124.
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About VG17
Defense Supply Center Richmond Heliport (VG17) is a heliport in Richmond, VA, at 115 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 98 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for VG17, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does VG17 have a control tower?
No. Defense Supply Center Richmond Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at VG17?
Defense Supply Center Richmond Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 98 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is VG17?
Defense Supply Center Richmond Heliport is in Richmond, VA, at an elevation of 115 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.4237, -77.4484.
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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 VG17 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.