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8IS3

Dept of Corrections Heliport

Grafton, IllinoisElevation 450 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 30 ft

H1
Dimensions
30 x 30 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

Dept of Corrections Heliport is in Grafton, Illinois. Field elevation 450 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerJAMIE A. HOUSE
Manager phone618-786-2371
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8IS3
SectionalST LOUIS
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)SAINT LOUIS
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.9734, -90.4612
Distance from city0 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC ST LOUIS APCH AT 314-890-1018.
›PRVDD APP/DEP OPNS ARE CONDD IN AN AREA FM 130-170 & 340-010 DEG, AREA IS MKD, WIND INDCR IS MAINTD.
›SUPERINTENDENT
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗8IS3 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8IS3 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8IS3. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8IS3 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8IS3. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8IS3?
8IS3 sits at 450 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8IS3?
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.