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Iowa Methodist Medical Center Heliport

Des Moines, IowaElevation 990 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 75 ft

H2
Dimensions
66 x 75 ft
Surface
Concrete
RWY H2
H1
Dimensions
68 x 75 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

Iowa Methodist Medical Center Heliport is in Des Moines, Iowa. Field elevation 990 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerMICHAEL ZWEIGART
Manager phone515-241-6149
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAIA64
SectionalOMAHA
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)FORT DODGE
RegionIowa
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.5894, -93.6331
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
UNICOM123.050
FREQUENCIES

Communications

123.050
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ROOFTOP.
›ROOFTOP.
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
›MARK BRAGG
›PRVDD CLEAR APCH/DEP PATHS FOR A MIN 8:1 GLIDE SLOPE; TRANSITIONAL SFC 2:1; ANT ON ROOF OF ADJOINING BLDG REMOVED PRIOR TO ACTIVATION; & SIMULTANEOUS APCHS TO GND & ROOFTOP HELIPORTS ARE DISCOURAGED.
›FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 515-241-6149 .
›MEDICAL.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗IA64 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does IA64 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for IA64. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does IA64 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for IA64. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at IA64?
IA64 sits at 990 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for IA64?
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.