45IA
Great River Medical Center Heliport
West Burlington, IowaElevation 700 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
Great River Medical Center Heliport is in West Burlington, Iowa. Field elevation 700 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerJOHN E MERCER
Manager phone319-768-3807
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA45IA
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)FORT DODGE
RegionIowa
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.8106, -91.1739
Distance from city1 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green-yellow (heliport)
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›PRVDD FATO/HELIPORT APCH SFC/HELIPORT TRANSITIONAL SFC CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS; & WIRES EAST/WEST OF HELIPAD MKD.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›OWNER DESIRES HELIPORT NOT BE CHARTED.
›ACTVT PERIMETER LGTS - CTAF.
›MEDICAL USE.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 45IA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 45IA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 45IA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 45IA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 45IA?
45IA sits at 700 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 45IA?
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.