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Memorial Heliport

Freeport, IllinoisElevation 870 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 40 ft

H1
Dimensions
40 x 35 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

Memorial Heliport is in Freeport, Illinois. Field elevation 870 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerRICK LAMBERT
Manager phone815-971-5628
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA50IS
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.2945, -89.6379
Distance from city0 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›815-599-6105
›MEDICAL USE.
›PROVIDED APP/DEP PATHS ARE FROM 20 TO 80 DEGREES AND FROM 240 TO 250 DEGREES; AREA IS MARKED; WIND INDICATOR IS MAINTAINED, PERSONS BE RESTRICTED.
›815-599-6105
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›(A89) OR LOCAL CALL 965-6758.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗50IS on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 50IS have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 50IS. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 50IS have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 50IS. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 50IS?
50IS sits at 870 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 50IS?
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.