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Heliport

South Boston Medical Heliport

ICAO 5VA0🇺🇸 South Boston
Coordinates
36.7185°N, 78.9086°W
Elevation
460 ft (140 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-VA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
9.4° W

Daylight today(Sep 3, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:23
Sunrise
06:49
Sunset
19:43
Civil dusk
20:09

About 12h 54m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About South Boston Medical Heliport

South Boston Medical Heliport is a heliport in South Boston, United States. It sits at an elevation of 460 ft (140 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft / 12 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is William M Tuck Airport (KW78), about 3 nm to the e.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H140 ft / 12 m40 ftConcUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle509 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from South Boston Medical Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Boston Medical Heliport located?

South Boston Medical Heliport is heliport located in South Boston, United States, at an elevation of 460 ft (140 m).

How many runways does South Boston Medical Heliport have?

South Boston Medical Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 40 ft / 12 m.

What time zone is South Boston Medical Heliport in?

South Boston Medical Heliport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at South Boston Medical Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at South Boston Medical Heliport is approximately 9.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near South Boston Medical Heliport?

The nearest airport to South Boston Medical Heliport is William M Tuck Airport (KW78), about 3 nm to the e, followed by Fox Fire Airport and Alpha Hotel Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. South Boston Medical Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.