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09IS

Swedish American Heliport

Rockford, IllinoisElevation 874 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 39 ft

H1
Dimensions
39 x 31 ft
Surface
Concrete
RWY H1

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Swedish American Heliport is in Rockford, Illinois. Field elevation 874 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerJOE PUCKETT
Manager phone779-696-4060
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA09IS
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.2650, -89.0743
Distance from city0 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
BeaconSee remarks · Y
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD APCH/DEPT CONDUCTED FM 110 DEG TO 160 DEG & FM 270 DEG TO 010 DEG; AREA IS MKD; WIND INDICATOR MNTD.
›LCTD ON ROOF TOP.
›24 HRS
›MEDICAL USE.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗09IS on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 09IS have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 09IS. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 09IS have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 09IS. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 09IS?
09IS sits at 874 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 09IS?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.