Tappahannock Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate
VG49 · Tappahannock, VA · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:39 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:47 AM | 09:47Z |
| Sunrise | 06:16 AM | 10:16Z |
| Sunset | 08:10 PM | 00:10Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:39 PM | 00:39Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 40 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
HCM 108.80 · NHK 110.25 · RIC 114.10 · +2
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCM · Harcum | VORTAC | 108.80 · 25X | Low | r351° / 28.3 NM |
| NHK · Nas Patuxent River | TACAN | 110.25 · 39Y | — | r234° / 31.7 NM |
| RIC · Richmond | VORTAC | 114.10 · 88X | High | r050° / 31.9 NM |
| BRV · Brooke | VORTAC | 114.50 · 92X | Low | r148° / 34.5 NM |
| HPW · Hopewell | VORTAC | 114.35 · 90Y | Low | r024° / 36.2 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for VG49 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- VG49
- Coordinates
- 37.9011, -76.8769
- Elevation
- 42 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 11W
- 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
- 2002/07
- Distance from city
- 2 S
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 · 4 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-640-4124.
Lighting
- FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 804-443-3311.
Obstructions
- RY H1 85 FT TREES 80 FT WEST & 20 FT BLDG 100 FT SE OF HELIPAD.
Contact
- OTHER CONTACT CHARLES MCDOWELL 804-443-6076; CHARLES.MCDOWELL@RIVHS.COM
Nearby airports
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About VG49
Tappahannock Hospital Heliport (VG49) is a heliport in Tappahannock, VA, at 42 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 VG49, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does VG49 have a control tower?
No. Tappahannock 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 VG49?
Tappahannock Hospital Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is VG49?
Tappahannock Hospital Heliport is in Tappahannock, VA, at an elevation of 42 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.9011, -76.8769.
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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 VG49 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.