VA54
Crippen's Heliport
Reston, VirginiaElevation 350 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
Crippen's Heliport is in Reston, Virginia. Field elevation 350 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerPAUL SCHAAF
Manager phone(703) 282-3657
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAVA54
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionVirginia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.9762, -77.3267
Distance from city1 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
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›FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-709-4993.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does VA54 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for VA54. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does VA54 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for VA54. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at VA54?
VA54 sits at 350 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for VA54?
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.