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IA78

Virginia Gay Hospital Heliport

Vinton, IowaElevation 245 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 59 ft

H1
Dimensions
59 x 59 ft
Surface
Concrete
Edge lights
PERI
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

Virginia Gay Hospital Heliport is in Vinton, Iowa. Field elevation 245 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerTINA EDEN
Manager phone319-472-6276
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAIA78
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)FORT DODGE
RegionIowa
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.1736, -92.0124
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›MEDICAL USE.
›OWNER DESIRES ARPT NOT BE CHARTED.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 319-472-2348.
›PRVDD CLEAR APCH/DEP PATHS FOR A 8:1 GLIDE SLOPE & TRANSITIONAL SURFACE FOR A 2:1 SLOPE ARE MAINTAINTED.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗IA78 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does IA78 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for IA78. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does IA78 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for IA78. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at IA78?
IA78 sits at 245 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for IA78?
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.