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Runway
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Frequencies
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Procedures
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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 280135Z AUTO 25007KT M1/4SM -RA FG BKN033 OVC043 21/19 A3008 RMK AO2
Flight Category
LIFR
Wind
250° at 7 kt
Visibility
0.25 SM
Temperature
21°C
Dewpoint
19°C
Altimeter
1018.70 inHg
Weather
-RA FG
Cloud Cover
OVC
Nearest weather from KLWB (23 NM away)
Observed 2026-06-28 01:35Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1/H1 | 60 ft | 60 ft | ASPH | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for WV78.
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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 LIFR (Low IFR — very low visibility and/or ceiling). 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 LIFR. 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.