Jefferson Medical Center HeliportPrivate
WV86 · Ranson, WV · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:37 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:31 AM | 10:31Z |
| Sunrise | 06:58 AM | 10:58Z |
| Sunset | 07:11 PM | 23:11Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:37 PM | 23:37Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 40 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
MRB 112.10 · FDK 116.85 · HGR 109.80 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRB · Martinsburg | VORTAC | 112.10 · 58X | Low | r192° / 5.4 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR/DME | 116.85 · 115Y | Low | r261° / 23.5 NM |
| HGR · Hagerstown | VOR | 109.80 | Low | r187° / 24.1 NM |
| AML · Armel | VOR/DME | 113.50 · 82X | Low | r328° / 28.3 NM |
| LDN · Linden | VORTAC | 114.30 · 90X | Low | r037° / 31.1 NM |
| THS · St Thomas | TACAN | 115.00 · 97X | — | r181° / 38.5 NM |
| CSN · Casanova | VORTAC | 116.30 · 110X | High | r007° / 39.3 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WV86 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- WV86
- Coordinates
- 39.2958, -77.8578
- Elevation
- 512 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ELKINS · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Segmented circle
- No
- Airport phone
- 703-724-4288
- Activated
- 2020/12
- Distance from city
- 0 E
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Nearby airports
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About WV86
Jefferson Medical Center (WV86) is a heliport in Ranson, WV, at 512 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 WV86, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WV86 have a control tower?
No. Jefferson Medical Center is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at WV86?
Jefferson Medical Center has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WV86?
Jefferson Medical Center is in Ranson, WV, at an elevation of 512 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.2958, -77.8578.
More about WV86
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 WV86 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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