IN79
Northwest Family Hospital Heliport
Gary, IndianaElevation 598 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
RWY H1
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Northwest Family Hospital Heliport is in Gary, Indiana. Field elevation 598 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerJOSEPH GONZALES
Manager phone219-886-4520
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAIN79
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)TERRE HAUTE
RegionIndiana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.5998, -87.3489
Distance from city4 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›MEDICAL USE.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.
›INGRESS/EGRESS RTE ARE NE OR SW; EVACUATE HOLY ANGELS SCHOOL PLAYGROUND; WHEN OPNS ARE NE, ADV APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY; E111 CONT'D. IF NGT LGTG IS PLANNED, IT MUST BE SHIELDED & WINDSOCK SHOULD BE MOUNTED.
›ONE MILLION CP STROBE AND WINDSOCK MOUNTED ON PENTHOUSE OF THE HOSPITAL COMPLEX.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does IN79 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for IN79. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does IN79 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for IN79. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at IN79?
IN79 sits at 598 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for IN79?
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.