IA72
Mercy Hospital Heliport
Cedar Rapids, IowaElevation 850 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
Mercy Hospital Heliport is in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Field elevation 850 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerCLAUDE HOWARD JR., DTR OF SECURITY
Manager phone319-398-6462
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAIA72
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)FORT DODGE
RegionIowa
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.9786, -91.6552
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›PROVIDED THAT THE APCH/DEP AREA ARE MAINTD A MIN 8:1 GLIDE SLOPE AND THAT THE TRANSITIONAL SFC BE MAINTD FOR A MIN 2:1 SLOPE
›50 FT X 50 FT TLOF, 100 FT X 100 FT FATO.
›BLDGS NORTH; PLINES EAST, SOUTH & WEST.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›USE CAUTION WHEN LANDING ON WINDY DAYS.
›MEDICAL.
›USE EAST OR WEST APPROACH ONLY
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does IA72 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for IA72. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does IA72 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for IA72. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at IA72?
IA72 sits at 850 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for IA72?
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.