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VA40

Virginia International Raceway Heliport

Danville, VirginiaElevation 385 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 700 ft

H1
Dimensions
700 x 300 ft
Surface
Turf
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 International Raceway Heliport is in Danville, Virginia. Field elevation 385 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerTHE O'GARA GROUP
Manager phone434-822-9166
AttendedDaily, 0600–2300
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAVA40
SectionalCINCINNATI
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionVirginia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates36.5655, -79.2068
Distance from city14 NM ESE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›THIS HELIPAD CO-LCTD WITH A PARACHUTE DROP ZONE LCTD ON THE PROPERTY OF THE VA INTL RACEWAY.
›40 FT MKD PLINE RUNS NORTH AND SOUTH LCTD ON THE FAR WEST SIDE OF THE PAD.
›FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
›PRVDD VFR CONDS, PVT USE, AREA MARKED AND WIND INDICATOR IS MAINTAINED.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗VA40 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does VA40 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for VA40. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does VA40 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for VA40. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at VA40?
VA40 sits at 385 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for VA40?
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.