Dickirson HeliportPrivate

WV50 · Fairplain, WV · Non-towered · Open on the map

Elevation
790 ft MSL
Longest runway
15 ft H1/
Runway
1
Mag var
6W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at WV50. Nearby reporting stations: KUSW (17 NM), KGAS (22 NM), KCRW (24 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:52 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:47 AM10:47Z
Sunrise07:13 AM11:13Z
Sunset07:26 PM23:26Z
Evening civil twilight
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07:52 PM23:52Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:52 PM → 06:47 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:26 PM → 06:13 AM

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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

HVQ 117.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
HVQ · Charleston VOR/DME 117.40 · 121X High r011° / 25 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WV50 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
WV50
Coordinates
38.7622, -81.6960
Elevation
790 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6W
Sectional chart
CINCINNATI
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
Flight service (FSS)
ELKINS · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
MON-FRI 0800-1700
Segmented circle
No
Airport phone
703-724-4288
Activated
1983/03
Distance from city
1 NW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
DICKIRSON CORPORATION
PO BOX 750, RIPLEY, WV
304-372-9111
Manager
DEBBIE MCCAULEY
PO BOX 750, RIPLEY, WV
304-372-9111
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • (A52) PLINES 180 DEGS 135' WITH WIRE MARKERS & FENCE EAST SIDE OF LANDING AREA MARKED.
  • FOR CD CTC CHARLESTON APCH AT 304-344-5867 EXT 281

Contact

  • EXT. 852

Nearby airports

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About WV50

Dickirson (WV50) is a heliport in Fairplain, WV, at 790 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 15 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WV50, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does WV50 have a control tower?

No. Dickirson is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at WV50?

Dickirson has 1 runway; the longest is 15 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is WV50?

Dickirson is in Fairplain, WV, at an elevation of 790 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.7622, -81.6960.

More about WV50

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 WV50 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.

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