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Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital Heliport

Dixon, IllinoisElevation 582 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 42 ft

H1
Dimensions
42 x 40 ft
Surface
Concrete
Edge lights
PERI
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

Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital Heliport is in Dixon, Illinois. Field elevation 582 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerTODD WAGNER
Manager phone815-285-5569
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA49IS
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.8445, -89.4793
Distance from city0 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White-green-yellow (heliport)
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›(A89) OR LOCAL CALL 965-6758.
›FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL (815) 288-5531.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›ROOFTOP
›24 HRS
›PROVIDING ALL APCH/DEP ROUTES 260-280 DEGS & 190-210 DEGS; TAKEOFF/LDG AREA APPROPRIATELY MKD; NON-OBSTRUCTING WIND INDICATOR MAINTAINED.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗49IS on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 49IS have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 49IS. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 49IS have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 49IS. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 49IS?
49IS sits at 582 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 49IS?
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.