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Heliport

Crippen's Heliport

ICAO VA54🇺🇸 Reston
Coordinates
38.9762°N, 77.3267°W
Elevation
350 ft (107 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-VA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
10.6° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:13
Sunrise
06:40
Sunset
19:40
Civil dusk
20:07

About 13h 0m 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 Crippen's Heliport

Crippen's Heliport is a heliport in Reston, United States. It sits at an elevation of 350 ft (107 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 100 ft / 30 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), about 6.3 nm to the wsw.

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
H1100 ft / 30 m20 ftConcUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WASHINGTON-TRI AREA CLASS B AREA AClass BControlledGND10000 ft MSL
WASHINGTON-TRI AREA CLASS B AREA BClass BControlled1500 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
WASHINGTON-TRI AREA CLASS B AREA CClass BControlled2500 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
WASHINGTON-TRI AREA CLASS B AREA DClass BControlled3500 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
WASHINGTON DC SFRA ADIZSpecial 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
WMAL-FM Woodbridge495 ft358 ft
Capital One Tower459 ft338 ft
Obstacle404 ft394 ft
Obstacle404 ft423 ft
Obstacle404 ft407 ft
Obstacle404 ft427 ft
Obstacle377 ft436 ft
Potomac Electric Power Co. Cell Site371 ft348 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Crippen's Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Crippen's Heliport located?

Crippen's Heliport is heliport located in Reston, United States, at an elevation of 350 ft (107 m).

How many runways does Crippen's Heliport have?

Crippen's Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 100 ft / 30 m.

What time zone is Crippen's Heliport in?

Crippen's Heliport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Crippen's Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Crippen's 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 Crippen's Heliport?

The nearest airport to Crippen's Heliport is Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), about 6.3 nm to the wsw, followed by Leesburg Executive Airport and Montgomery County Airpark.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Crippen's Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.