52IS
Dresden Power Station Heliport
Minooka, IllinoisElevation 509 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
Dresden Power Station Heliport is in Minooka, Illinois. Field elevation 509 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerJOHN HALIORAN
Manager phone815-416-3909
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA52IS
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.3871, -88.2659
Distance from city2 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›PRVDD ALL APCH/DEP FM 130-090, AREA IS MKD, WIND INDICATOR MAINTAINED, SPONSOR INFORM ALL USERS OF APCH & DEP ROUTES, AND COMPLY WITH CFR PART 91.126(B).
›FOR PERIMETER & FLOOD LGTS CALL 815-416-2940/41 OR 43.
›58 FT POWER LINE 235 FT W, 292 FT STACK 1261 FT NW, 18 FT BLDG, 169 FT W, 43 FT TREES 175 FT N & 49 FT TREE 226 FT W OF PAD.
›FLOOD LGTS
›OR 815-416-2940.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 52IS have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 52IS. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 52IS have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 52IS. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 52IS?
52IS sits at 509 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 52IS?
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.