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US-VA51

DMME Heliport

Big Stone Gap, VirginiaElevation 1,950 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 70 ft

H1
Dimensions
70 x 60 ft
Surface
Turf (fair)
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

DMME Heliport is in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Field elevation 1,950 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerCLIFTON TUCKER
Manager phone276-807-0347
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 0800–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-VA51
SectionalCINCINNATI
Center (ARTCC)INDIANAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionVirginia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates36.8553, -82.7598
Distance from city1 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD DALGT USE ONLY; TREE IN HELIPORT VICINITY IS REMOVED & BARRIER SHRUBS ARE PLANTED; LIMITED TO HELICOPTERS WEIGHING 20000 LBS OR LESS.
›30 FT POLE 100 FT & 75 FT BLDG 300 FT N.
›FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗US-VA51 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-VA51 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-VA51. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-VA51 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-VA51. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-VA51?
US-VA51 sits at 1,950 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-VA51?
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.