1
Runway
0
Frequencies
0
Procedures
0
NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
IA78
Elevation
245 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
42.174, -92.012
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
245 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
CHICAGO
Coordinates
42.1745, -92.0122
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR KVTI 220055Z AUTO 07012KT 10SM OVC090 14/03 A3016 RMK AO2 T01350025
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
70° at 12 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
13.5°C
Dewpoint
2.5°C
Altimeter
1021.40 inHg
Cloud Cover
OVC
Nearest weather from KVTI (3 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-22 00:55Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 59 ft | 59 ft | CONC | PERI |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for IA78.
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IA78 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL (IA78) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in VINTON, Iowa, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 245 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 42.1745°N, 92.0122°W.
Helipads
VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 59 feet by 59 feet with a conc surface.
Communications & Operations
VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is IA78?
IA78 is the ICAO identifier for VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL, a public-use airport located in VINTON, Iowa, United States.
How many runways does VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL have?
VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL (IA78) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of IA78?
The field elevation of VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL is 245 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at IA78?
No fuel types are currently listed for VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at IA78?
The current flight category at VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at IA78?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL.
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Where is VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL located?
VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL (IA78) is located in VINTON, Iowa, United States, at an elevation of 245 ft MSL.