WV73
Wood County Heliport
Parkersburg, West VirginiaElevation 608 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
Wood County Heliport is in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Field elevation 608 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerCHRISTOPHER MILLER
Manager phone304-424-2204
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAWV73
SectionalCINCINNATI
Center (ARTCC)INDIANAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)ELKINS
RegionWest Virginia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.3381, -81.4429
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
BeaconSee remarks · White-green-yellow (heliport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›29 FT BLDGS 80 FT W; 43 FT POLES 160 FT E; 45 FT LINES 120 FT W.
›24 HRS
›MARKED WITH WHITE CROSS & RED H.
›FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.
›MEDICAL USE.
›PRVDD 12500 LBS MAX GWT; NO IFR OPNS; CLEAR 8:1 INGRESS/EGRESS; OBSTRUCTION LGTS ON PARKING LOT LGT POLES & LGTD WINDSOCK ON CORNER OF OBSTRUCTION LAUNDRY BLDG; REMOVAL & TOPPING OF OBSTRUCTING TREES ON DEP PATH.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does WV73 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for WV73. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does WV73 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for WV73. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at WV73?
WV73 sits at 608 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for WV73?
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.