53IS
Franklin Hospital Heliport
Benton, IllinoisElevation 445 ftHeliport
OUR HEADSET PICK · NOT SPONSORED
DC
David Clark DC ONE-X
Not sponsored, just the headset we'd buy ourselves: the DC ONE-X, with hybrid noise cancelling, Bluetooth, and 30+ hour battery. And David Clark's A+ customer service is the real reason we recommend them.
Visit David ClarkRUNWAYS
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
Franklin Hospital Heliport is in Benton, Illinois. Field elevation 445 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerDAVID THERY
Manager phone618-439-3161
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA53IS
SectionalST LOUIS
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)COLUMBIA
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.0094, -88.9186
Distance from city1 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›OBSTRUCTIONS ALL QUADRANTS.
›SEE AIRSPACE CASE 2003-AFL-722-NRA.
›NOTIFY BENTON MUNI WHEN CONDUCTING OPNS.
›FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
›HELIPORT HAS FLOOD LGTS.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 53IS have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 53IS. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 53IS have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 53IS. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 53IS?
53IS sits at 445 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 53IS?
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.