IA79
Palo Alto County Hospital Heliport
Emmetsburg, IowaElevation 1,210 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
Palo Alto County Hospital Heliport is in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Field elevation 1,210 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerJARID KUCHENREUTHER
Manager phone712-852-5500
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAIA79
SectionalOMAHA
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)FORT DODGE
RegionIowa
CountryUnited States
Coordinates43.1019, -94.7047
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
›ADDITIONAL CONTACT: SHERYL DARLING 712-852-5464
›RED H IN CENTERR
›14 FT BLDG 75' 'NW' & 38 FT TREE 125 'E' OF HELIPAD.
›PRVDD CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS; TREES LOCATED ' NW' TO 'N' AND TREE 'E' OF PAD REMOVED AND BLDGS 'SE, 'S' & 'SW' OF PAD LGTD; CONTROL PUBIC ACCESS; AND ADEQUACY FIRE EQUIPMENT.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does IA79 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for IA79. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does IA79 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for IA79. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at IA79?
IA79 sits at 1,210 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for IA79?
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.