1
Runway
0
Frequencies
0
Procedures
0
NOTAMs
Quick Facts
ICAO
WV78
FAA
WV78
Elevation
2,200 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
38.220, -80.535
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
2,200 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
Coordinates
38.2200, -80.5347
Current Weather
METAR KLWB 131750Z 29004KT 10SM OVC055 17/11 A2995
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
290° at 4 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
17°C
Dewpoint
11°C
Altimeter
1014.30 inHg
Cloud Cover
OVC
Nearest weather from KLWB (23 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-13 17:50Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1/H1 | 60 ft | 60 ft | ASPH | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for WV78.
Nearby Airports in West Virginia
23WV
Bocamanu Airport
Fayetteville — 2,501 ft
KUSW
BOGGS FLD
SPENCER — 928.3 ft
48I
BRAXTON COUNTY
SUTTON — 1,275.6 ft
K48I
Braxton County Airport
Sutton — 1,276 ft
WV65
CARR
FAIRMONT — 1,640 ft
WV65
CARR
FAIRMONT — 1,640 ft
56WV
CHEAT RIVER ISLAND
ROWLESBURG — 1,410 ft
56WV
Cheat River Island Airport
Rowlesburg — 1,410 ft
Nearest airports
- 23WV — Bocamanu Airport
Fayetteville
- KUSW — BOGGS FLD
SPENCER
- 48I — BRAXTON COUNTY
SUTTON
- K48I — Braxton County Airport
Sutton
- WV65 — CARR
FAIRMONT
West Virginia airports
WV78 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
Rach Heliport (WV78) is a heliport located in Richwood, West Virginia, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 2,200 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 38.2200°N, 80.5347°W.
Helipads
Rach Heliport has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1/H1) measures 60 feet by 60 feet with a asph surface.
Communications & Operations
Rach Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at Rach Heliport 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 WV78?
WV78 is the ICAO identifier for Rach Heliport, a public-use airport located in Richwood, West Virginia, United States.
How many runways does Rach Heliport have?
Rach Heliport (WV78) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of WV78?
The field elevation of Rach Heliport is 2,200 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at WV78?
No fuel types are currently listed for Rach Heliport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at WV78?
The current flight category at Rach Heliport is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at WV78?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for Rach Heliport.
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Where is Rach Heliport located?
Rach Heliport (WV78) is located in Richwood, West Virginia, United States, at an elevation of 2,200 ft MSL.