5VA0
South Boston Medical Heliport
South Boston, VirginiaElevation 460 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
RWY H1
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
South Boston Medical Heliport is in South Boston, Virginia. Field elevation 460 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerMATTHEW CANDLAND
Manager phone434-575-4222
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA5VA0
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionVirginia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates36.7185, -78.9086
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›MEDICAL USE.
›PRVDD VFR OPNS ONLY; USERS BRIEFED ON CLOSE PROXIMITY TO HIGH SPEED, LOW ALT MILITARY TRNG ROUTES IR715, IR719 & VR1722.
›FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 5VA0 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 5VA0. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 5VA0 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 5VA0. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 5VA0?
5VA0 sits at 460 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 5VA0?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.