6IA4
Polk County Hospital Heliport
Des Moines, IowaElevation 877 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
Polk County Hospital Heliport is in Des Moines, Iowa. Field elevation 877 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerTONY BURROWS
Manager phone(515) 282-5681
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA6IA4
SectionalOMAHA
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)FORT DODGE
RegionIowa
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.6167, -93.6406
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›20 FT TREES 200 FT EAST & NW AND 45 FT BLDG 400 FT WEST OF HELIPAD.
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
›FOUR RED LGTS.
›MEDICAL USE.
›PROVIDED CLEAR APCH/DEP PATHS TO LNDG AREA FOR A MINIMUM 8:1 GLIDE SLOPE AND A CLEAR TRANSITIONAL SURFACE FOR A MINIMUM 2:1 GLIDE SLOPE.
›FACILITIES AND RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION DIRECTOR.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 6IA4 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 6IA4. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 6IA4 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 6IA4. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 6IA4?
6IA4 sits at 877 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 6IA4?
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.