IS46
CGH Medical Center Heliport
Sterling, IllinoisElevation 727 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
CGH Medical Center Heliport is in Sterling, Illinois. Field elevation 727 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerTIM SCHUMAKER
Manager phone815-625-0400
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAIS46
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.8029, -89.6972
Distance from city0 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White-green-yellow (heliport)
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FLOOD
›ACTVT PERI HELIPAD H1; FLOOD H1 - 123.075.
›FOR ROTATING BCN CALL 815-625-0400.
›PRVDD INGRESS/EGRESS RTES ARE ESTABD TO/FROM THE NORTH & PRVDD THAT NO PARKING IS PMTD ON EITHER SIDE OF EAST MILLER ROAD IN PROXIMITY TO THE HELI.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does IS46 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for IS46. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does IS46 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for IS46. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at IS46?
IS46 sits at 727 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for IS46?
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.