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WV56

Camc-Memorial Heliport

Charleston, West VirginiaElevation 691 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 45 ft

H1
Dimensions
44 x 44 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
PERI
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

Camc-Memorial Heliport is in Charleston, West Virginia. Field elevation 691 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerKENNETH NILSON
Manager phone304-388-6030
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAWV56
SectionalCINCINNATI
Center (ARTCC)INDIANAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)ELKINS
RegionWest Virginia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.3476, -81.6276
Distance from city1 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC CHARLESTON APCH AT 304-344-5867 EXT 281
›DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE
›MEDICAL USE.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗WV56 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does WV56 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for WV56. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does WV56 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for WV56. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at WV56?
WV56 sits at 691 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for WV56?
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.