Tappahannock Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate

VG49 · Tappahannock, VA · Non-towered

Elevation
42 ft MSL
Longest runway
40 ft H1/
Runway
1
Mag var
11W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:39 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:47 AM09:47Z
Sunrise06:16 AM10:16Z
Sunset08:10 PM00:10Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:39 PM00:39Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:39 PM → 05:47 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:10 PM → 05:16 AM

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Pilot reports

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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

HCM 108.80 · NHK 110.25 · RIC 114.10 · +2
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / 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
Owner
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
HEALTH SYSTEM AUTHORITY, 618 HOSPITAL RD, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA
804-443-3311
Manager
CHARLES MCDOWELL
618 HOSPITAL RD, TAPPAHANNOCK, VA
(804) 443-6076
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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