VG17
Defense Supply Center Richmond Heliport
Richmond, VirginiaElevation 115 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
Defense Supply Center Richmond Heliport is in Richmond, Virginia. Field elevation 115 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipArmy owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerDENNIS B. LACEY
Manager phone804-279-4888
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAVG17
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionVirginia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.4237, -77.4484
Distance from city10 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-640-4124.
›PRVDD ACCURATE INGRESS/EGRESS ROUTE, CLEAR 8:1 SLOPE, APPROPRIATE INGRESS/EGRESS MKGS, LGTD WINDSOCK FOR NGT OPNS, CONTROL VEHICULAR TFC DURG HELICOPTER OPNS, RED OBSTN LGT FENCE AT SOUTH EDGE OF PAD.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does VG17 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for VG17. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does VG17 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for VG17. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at VG17?
VG17 sits at 115 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for VG17?
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.