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Inova Fairfax Hospital Heliport

ICAO 72VA🇺🇸 Falls Church
Coordinates
38.8571°N, 77.2278°W
Elevation
388 ft (118 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-VA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
10.6° W

Daylight today(Oct 20, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:57
Sunrise
07:24
Sunset
18:25
Civil dusk
18:52

About 11h 1m 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 Inova Fairfax Hospital Heliport

Inova Fairfax Hospital Heliport is a heliport in Falls Church, United States. It sits at an elevation of 388 ft (118 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 127 ft / 39 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Davison Army Air Field (DAA), about 8.8 nm to the sse.

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H1127 ft / 39 m81 ftConcUnlitOpen
H244 ft / 13 m44 ftConcUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WASHINGTON-TRI AREA CLASS B AREA DClass BControlled3500 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
WASHINGTON-TRI AREA CLASS B AREA EClass BControlled3000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
WASHINGTON DC SFRA ADIZSpecial useRestrictedGND17999 ft MSL
WASHINGTON DC SFRA FRZSpecial useRestrictedGND17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
WTTG (Washington)705 ft328 ft—
WRC-TV (Washington)663 ft390 ft—
Washington Monument554 ft26 ft—
WMAL-FM Woodbridge495 ft358 ft—
Capital One Tower459 ft338 ft—
1812 North Moore Street390 ft75 ft—
CEB Tower At Central Place390 ft128 ft—
Obstacle377 ft436 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Inova Fairfax Hospital Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Inova Fairfax Hospital Heliport located?

Inova Fairfax Hospital Heliport is heliport located in Falls Church, United States, at an elevation of 388 ft (118 m).

How many runways does Inova Fairfax Hospital Heliport have?

Inova Fairfax Hospital Heliport has 2 runways, the longest being 127 ft / 39 m.

What time zone is Inova Fairfax Hospital Heliport in?

Inova Fairfax Hospital Heliport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Inova Fairfax Hospital Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Inova Fairfax Hospital Heliport is approximately 10.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Inova Fairfax Hospital Heliport?

The nearest airport to Inova Fairfax Hospital Heliport is Davison Army Air Field (DAA), about 8.8 nm to the sse, followed by Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Inova Fairfax Hospital Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.