1
Runway
0
Frequencies
0
Procedures
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NOTAMs
Quick Facts
ICAO
VA55
FAA
VA55
Elevation
1,280 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
37.365, -79.901
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
1,280 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
Coordinates
37.3649, -79.9006
Current Weather
METAR KROA 131654Z 25012G19KT 10SM SCT070 BKN160 23/10 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP135 T02330100
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
250° at 12 kt G19
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
23.3°C
Dewpoint
10°C
Altimeter
1014.30 inHg
Cloud Cover
BKN
Nearest weather from KROA (5 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-13 16:54Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 200 ft | 200 ft | CONC | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for VA55.
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VA55 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
Summit Heliport (VA55) is a heliport located in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 1,280 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 37.3649°N, 79.9006°W.
Helipads
Summit Heliport has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 200 feet by 200 feet with a conc surface.
Communications & Operations
Summit Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at Summit 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 VA55?
VA55 is the ICAO identifier for Summit Heliport, a public-use airport located in Roanoke, Virginia, United States.
How many runways does Summit Heliport have?
Summit Heliport (VA55) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of VA55?
The field elevation of Summit Heliport is 1,280 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at VA55?
No fuel types are currently listed for Summit Heliport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at VA55?
The current flight category at Summit Heliport is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at VA55?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for Summit Heliport.
How do I access complete data for VA55?
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Where is Summit Heliport located?
Summit Heliport (VA55) is located in Roanoke, Virginia, United States, at an elevation of 1,280 ft MSL.