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Inova Fairfax Hospital Heliport

Falls Church, VirginiaElevation 388 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

3 runways · longest 127 ft

H3
Dimensions
46 x 46 ft
Surface
Mats
RWY H3
H1
Dimensions
127 x 81 ft
Surface
Concrete
RWY H1
H2
Dimensions
44 x 44 ft
Surface
Concrete
RWY H2

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Inova Fairfax Hospital Heliport is in Falls Church, Virginia. Field elevation 388 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerGARY A. SWITZER
Manager phone703-776-2987
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA72VA
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionVirginia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.8571, -77.2278
Distance from city2 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
UNICOM123.050
FREQUENCIES

Communications

123.050
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-599-3874.
›MEDICAL USE.
›(A40) PERIMETER AND FLOOD LIGHTS BOTH HELIPADS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗72VA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 72VA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 72VA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 72VA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 72VA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 72VA?
72VA sits at 388 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 72VA?
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.