1
Runway
0
Frequencies
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Procedures
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NOTAMs
Quick Facts
ICAO
VA74
FAA
VA74
Elevation
260 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
38.046, -77.781
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
260 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
Coordinates
38.0459, -77.7814
Current Weather
METAR KLKU 131535Z AUTO 21008G15KT 180V250 10SM BKN085 20/06 A2998 RMK AO2 T02040061
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
210° at 8 kt G15
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
20.4°C
Dewpoint
6.1°C
Altimeter
1015.30 inHg
Cloud Cover
BKN
Nearest weather from KLKU (12 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-13 15:35Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 100 ft | 100 ft | GRASS | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for VA74.
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VA74 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
Caton South Heliport (VA74) is a heliport located in Mineral, Virginia, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 260 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 38.0459°N, 77.7814°W.
Helipads
Caton South Heliport has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 100 feet by 100 feet with a grass surface.
Communications & Operations
Caton South Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at Caton South 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 VA74?
VA74 is the ICAO identifier for Caton South Heliport, a public-use airport located in Mineral, Virginia, United States.
How many runways does Caton South Heliport have?
Caton South Heliport (VA74) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of VA74?
The field elevation of Caton South Heliport is 260 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at VA74?
No fuel types are currently listed for Caton South Heliport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at VA74?
The current flight category at Caton South Heliport is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at VA74?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for Caton South Heliport.
How do I access complete data for VA74?
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Where is Caton South Heliport located?
Caton South Heliport (VA74) is located in Mineral, Virginia, United States, at an elevation of 260 ft MSL.