8VA5
University of Virginia Hospital Heliport
Charlottesville, VirginiaElevation 490 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
University of Virginia Hospital Heliport is in Charlottesville, Virginia. Field elevation 490 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerJERMAINE CLAYBORNE
Manager phone434-924-5082
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8VA5
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionVirginia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.0328, -78.4997
Distance from city0 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF123.050
UNICOM123.050
FREQUENCIES
Communications
123.050
CTAF
CTAF
123.050
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ACTVT PERIMETER LGTS - 123.05, 5 CLICKS.
›RESTRICTED TO MEDICAL EMERGENCIES ONLY.
›FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-640-4124.
›ACTVT ROTG BCN - 123.05, 5 CLICKS.
›ARRIVING ACFT SHOULD CTC CHARLOTTESVILLE ATCT FOR TRAFFIC ADVISORIES.
›ROTATING BEACON COLORS ARE RED, GREEN & CLEAR.
›MEDICAL USE.
›UNIV. OF VIRGINIA HOSPITAL.
›UVA MEDCOM MNTS UNICOM.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8VA5 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8VA5. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8VA5 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8VA5. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8VA5?
8VA5 sits at 490 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8VA5?
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.