Fauquier Hospital Helicoper Landing Pad
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Rivers End
N 38° 42.778 W 077° 48.568
18S E 255721 N 4288672
Fauquier Hospital helicopter landing pad in Warrenton, Virginia
Waymark Code: WMDP74
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/09/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member condor1
Views: 4

The Fauquier Hospital has a helicopter landing pad near the emergency department. The landing pad was renovated along with the hospital in 1980. It is dedicated to the Citizens of Fauquier County and the Kiwanis Club of Warrenton. The LZ is a large flat asphalt surface with perimeter lights around it. A windsock s ets just near it. This site is used often for transports to other trauma facilities in Northern Virginia and Washington metro area facilities. The helipad is also very close to local fire department and rescue squad. Fauquier Hospital is a well know respected hospital facility in the piedmont region.
Location of Helipad: Hospital

Description of location: Located near the Emergency Department entrance

Does the Site Have a Windsock?: Yes

Primary Puprose of the Landing Pad: Medical

What facilities are available to passengers?: Inside hospital phones, food, medical care

What identifies the location as a helipad?: Giant painted H and bronze marker on a base

Did you provide a personal photo of the helipad, windsock, helicopter or other identifiable feature?: yes

Where were the coordinates taken relative to the landing pad?: between hospital and er department

Separate from an airport: yes

Landing Pad Surface: Asphalt

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Rivers End visited Fauquier Hospital Helicoper Landing Pad 04/07/2012 Rivers End visited it