VG47
Carilion Patient Transportation Services Heliport
Roanoke, VirginiaElevation 946 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
Carilion Patient Transportation Services Heliport is in Roanoke, Virginia. Field elevation 946 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerTRAVIS RICHARDSON
Manager phone540-985-8516
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAVG47
SectionalCINCINNATI
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionVirginia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.2521, -79.9498
Distance from city0 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›SUSAN SMITH 540-853-0757
›FOR CD CTC ROANOKE APCH AT 540-563-1307.
›THIS GND PAD LCTD 1/4 NM FM ROOFTOP PAD AT CARILION ROANOKE MEM HOSP.
›(A52) TWO TV TOWERS & NUMEROUS LIGHT POLES WITHIN ONE MILE OF HELIPORT.
›RESTRICTED TO MEDICAL EMERGENCIES; OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES COORD WITH ROA ATC.
›MEDICAL USE.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does VG47 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for VG47. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does VG47 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for VG47. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at VG47?
VG47 sits at 946 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for VG47?
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.