Lonesome Pine Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate

VG50 · Big Stone Gap, VA · Non-towered

Elevation
1,596 ft MSL
Longest runway
50 ft H1/
Runway
1
Mag var
6W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 09:00 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
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Sunrise06:41 AM10:41Z
Sunset08:32 PM00:32Z
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Loggable night (§1.1)
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Night currency (§61.57)
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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

GZG 115.55 · HMV 114.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
GZG · Glade Spring VOR/DME 115.55 · 102Y Low r278° / 32.6 NM
HMV · Holston Mountain VORTAC 114.60 · 93X Low r315° / 40 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for VG50 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
VG50
Coordinates
36.8771, -82.7538
Elevation
1,596 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6W
Sectional chart
CINCINNATI
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
Flight service (FSS)
LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
2002/09
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BALLAD HEALTH
303 MED TECH PARKWAY, JOHNSON CITY, TN
423-302-3423
Manager
KEN HARR
110 AYERS PL, BLOUNTVILLE, TN
423-325-8502
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.

Obstructions

  • RY H1 5 FT LGTD BLDG 145 FT NORTH.

Nearby airports

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About VG50

Lonesome Pine Hospital Heliport (VG50) is a heliport in Big Stone Gap, VA, at 1,596 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for VG50, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does VG50 have a control tower?

No. Lonesome Pine 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 VG50?

Lonesome Pine Hospital Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is VG50?

Lonesome Pine Hospital Heliport is in Big Stone Gap, VA, at an elevation of 1,596 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.8771, -82.7538.

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