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Runway
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Frequencies
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Procedures
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NOTAMs
Quick Facts
ICAO
IA78
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 091855Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM BKN024 BKN031 30/23 A2992 RMK AO2 T02950227
Flight Category
MVFR
Wind
110° at 5 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
29.5°C
Dewpoint
22.7°C
Altimeter
1013.30 inHg
Cloud Cover
BKN
Nearest weather from KVTI (3 NM away)
Observed 2026-06-09 18:55Z
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 MVFR (Marginal VFR — reduced visibility or ceiling). 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 MVFR. 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.