VCU Childrens Medical Center Helipad
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About VCU Childrens Medical Center Helipad
VCU Childrens Medical Center Helipad is a heliport in Richmond, United States. It sits at an elevation of 448 ft (137 m). It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Richmond International Airport (RIC), about 5.7 nm to the ese.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
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 Childrens Medical Center Helipad.
Frequently asked questions
Where is VCU Childrens Medical Center Helipad located?
VCU Childrens Medical Center Helipad is heliport located in Richmond, United States, at an elevation of 448 ft (137 m).
What time zone is VCU Childrens Medical Center Helipad in?
VCU Childrens Medical Center Helipad is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at VCU Childrens Medical Center Helipad?
The magnetic variation (declination) at VCU Childrens Medical Center Helipad 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 Childrens Medical Center Helipad?
The nearest airport to VCU Childrens Medical Center Helipad is Richmond International Airport (RIC), about 5.7 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 Childrens Medical Center Helipad data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.