82IL
Mercyhealth System-Riverside Heliport
Rockford, IllinoisElevation 908 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
Mercyhealth System-Riverside Heliport is in Rockford, Illinois. Field elevation 908 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 / IATA82IL
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.3152, -88.9602
Distance from city6 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›- 7400.2 PARA 11-1-3B. NO IFR EFFECT. PATTERN ALTITUDES, INGRESS AND EGRESS ROUTES AND ALTITUDES SHOULD BE DEVELOPED TO AVOID ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE CORRIDORS FOR ROCKFORD INTL RWY 25 PROCEDURE DESCENDING OUT OF 2500' TO 986'. - THE PROPONENT MUST MEET ALL STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS; THE LANDING AREA MUST BE LIMITED TO PRIVATE USE ONLY; AND ALL OPERATIONS MUST BE CONDUCTED VISUALLY. BECAUSE THIS IS A PRIVATE USE HELIPORT, ALL OPERATORS PROCEED AT THEIR OWN RISK, AND TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF OPERATIONS, WE RECOMMEND: 1. APPROACH / DEPARTURE OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CONDUCTED ON A 045 DEGREE CLOCKWISE TO 290 DEGREE EGRESS COURSE / 225 DEGREE CLOCKWISE TO 110 DEGREE INGRESS COURSE USING THE CENTER OF THE HELIPORT AS THE REFERENCE POINT. PLEASE NOTE THAT HELICOPTER OPERATORS MAY CHOOSE DIFFERENT ROUTES TO MEET THEIR OPERATIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, WHICH WILL VARY BASED ON THE SPECIFIC TYPE OF AIRCRAFT, AIRCRAFT LOADING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AT THE TIME OF THE OPERATION. 2. A NON-OBSTRUCTING WIND INDICATOR IS INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED ADJACENT TO THE HELIPORT AS PLANNED, AWAY FROM THE APPROACH AND DEPARTURE ROUTES, AND OUTSIDE THE SAFETY AREA. 3. THE TAKEOFF/LANDING AREA IS APPROPRIATELY MARKED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AC 150/5390-2C, PARAGRAPH 414, INCLUDING MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT AND HELICOPTER LENGTH MARKINGS, AND PROPERLY ALIGNED WITH THE PREFERRED APPROACH/ DEPARTURE ROUTINGS. 4. NO NIGHT HELICOPTER OPERATIONS ARE CONDUCTED UNLESS THE HELIPORT AND WIND INDICATOR ARE LIT...
›MED USE.
›TLOF 52X52 FT, FATO 104X104 FT.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 82IL have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 82IL. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 82IL have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 82IL. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 82IL?
82IL sits at 908 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 82IL?
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.