8IS6
Decatur Memorial Hospital Heliport
Decatur, IllinoisElevation 750 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
Decatur Memorial Hospital Heliport is in Decatur, Illinois. Field elevation 750 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerCHAD WELLS
Manager phone217-879-2203
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8IS6
SectionalST LOUIS
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)SAINT LOUIS
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.8672, -88.9614
Distance from city5 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green-yellow (heliport)
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›PRVDD APCH/DEP FROM 085 DEG TO 095 DEG AND FROM 265 TO 275 DEG; AREA IS MARKED; WIND INDICATOR IS MAINTAINED; AND COMPLY WITH FAR PART 91.126(B)(2).
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›HELIPORT USED FOR EMERGENCY EVACUATION OF PATIENTS VIA THE TRAUMA NETWORK OF ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
›RY H1 IS ELEVATED ROOFTOP STEEL DECK.
›AND FLOOD LIGHTS.
›MEDICAL USE.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8IS6 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8IS6. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8IS6 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8IS6. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8IS6?
8IS6 sits at 750 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8IS6?
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.