VCU Health System-Main Hospital Helistop
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About VCU Health System-Main Hospital Helistop
VCU Health System-Main Hospital Helistop is a heliport in Richmond, United States. It sits at an elevation of 339 ft (103 m). It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Richmond International Airport (RIC), about 5.6 nm to the ese.
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 (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD EVELYN BYRD INTL AIRPORT CLASS C | Class C | Controlled | 1400 ft MSL | 4200 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Energy HQ | 417 ft | 144 ft | — |
| Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond | 394 ft | 89 ft | — |
| Bank of America Center | 331 ft | 174 ft | — |
| The Locks at 321 | 315 ft | 115 ft | — |
| Riverfront Plaza West Tower | 312 ft | 62 ft | — |
| Riverfront Plaza East Tower | 312 ft | 69 ft | — |
| One James River Plaza | 308 ft | 138 ft | — |
| Main Street Centre | 305 ft | 230 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from VCU Health System-Main Hospital Helistop.
Frequently asked questions
Where is VCU Health System-Main Hospital Helistop located?
VCU Health System-Main Hospital Helistop is heliport located in Richmond, United States, at an elevation of 339 ft (103 m).
What time zone is VCU Health System-Main Hospital Helistop in?
VCU Health System-Main Hospital Helistop is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at VCU Health System-Main Hospital Helistop?
The magnetic variation (declination) at VCU Health System-Main Hospital Helistop is approximately 10.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near VCU Health System-Main Hospital Helistop?
The nearest airport to VCU Health System-Main Hospital Helistop is Richmond International Airport (RIC), about 5.6 nm to the ese, followed by Flying W Airport and Christian's Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. VCU Health System-Main Hospital Helistop data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.