3IS9
Grand Tower Heliport
Grand Tower, IllinoisElevation 370 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
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
Grand Tower Heliport is in Grand Tower, Illinois. Field elevation 370 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerBRAD SPRING
Manager phone618-521-1804
AttendedDaily, IREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA3IS9
SectionalST LOUIS
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)SAINT LOUIS
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.6328, -89.5062
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
›APCHS INBOUND ARE: 210 DEG - CTL OBSTN IS 15 FT POLE; 100 FT FM FATO EDGE & 25 FT LT OF CNTRLN; SLOPE = 6.1; 300 DEG - CTL OBSTN IS 15 FT BLDG; 100 FT FM FATO EDGE; SLOPE = 6:1.
›PRVDD APCH/DEP OPS 020 DEGREES - 160 DEGREES & 160 DEGREES - 250 DEGREES; TKOF/LDG AREA APPROPRIATELY MKD; NON-OBSTRUCTING WIND INDICATOR MNTND. 50 FT TREE TO THES REMOVED; P-LINES NE BURIED; NO NIGHT OPS UNLESS TKOF/LDG AREA & WIND INDICATOR LGTD & BCN INSTALLED.
›100 FT TERRAIN 100 FT NW.
›(E111-3) UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS RESTICTED FROM ACCESS DURING FLT OPS BY USE OF NON-OBSTRUCTING SAFETY BARRIER. FIRE PROTECTION PRVDD IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL FIRE CODES & OR FAA AC 150/5390-2.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 3IS9 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 3IS9. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 3IS9 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 3IS9. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 3IS9?
3IS9 sits at 370 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 3IS9?
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.