Chesapeake, Virginia
The Chesapeake General Hospital Heliport serves the Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, a key healthcare provider in the region. While primarily an operational facility for medical transport, it represents the critical emergency infrastructure of the city. The heliport facilitates rapid transport for trauma patients and urgent medical cases.
The heliport enables life-saving air ambulance services to land directly at the hospital. It is a vital link in the regional trauma network, connecting Chesapeake with other specialized medical centers. Watching the precision of medical helicopters landing and taking off can be an impressive sight from a distance.
As a restricted medical facility, the heliport is not a tourist attraction for direct visitation. However, aviation enthusiasts may observe helicopter operations from safe, public vantage points nearby. The hospital grounds themselves offer a place of healing and care for the community.
The heliport operates 24/7 as needed for emergencies. There is no specific 'best time' to visit as it is not a public venue. Operations occur based on medical necessity.
Access to the heliport is strictly restricted to authorized medical and aviation personnel. The hospital itself has visitor policies for patients, which can be checked on the Chesapeake Regional Healthcare website. Public parking is available for hospital visitors.
The heliport is equipped with lighting and navigation aids for day and night operations. The associated hospital offers full medical services, a cafeteria, a gift shop, and waiting areas for families of patients.
Do not attempt to enter the heliport area or obstruct emergency vehicle access. If you are visiting a patient, check the hospital's current visitation hours and policies. The area around the hospital is busy with medical traffic, so drive with caution.
Chesapeake Arboretum, Chesapeake City Park, Great Bridge Lock Park, Oak Grove Lake Park, Dismal Swamp Canal Trail.