IS89
Iroquois Memorial Hospital Heliport
Watseka, IllinoisElevation 677 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
Iroquois Memorial Hospital Heliport is in Watseka, Illinois. Field elevation 677 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerMARTIN TILSTRA
Manager phone(815) 432-7755
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAIS89
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.7661, -87.7314
Distance from city0 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green-yellow (heliport)
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›PRVDD APCH/DEP OPNS FM040-050 & 180-190, , AREA IS MKD, WIND IND MAINT & COMPLY WITH PART 91.126 (B)(2), PROPONENT REMOVES OBSTBS LISTED IN FORM 7480-1.
›FLOOD LGTS.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›ROOFTOP HELIPAD.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does IS89 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for IS89. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does IS89 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for IS89. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at IS89?
IS89 sits at 677 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for IS89?
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.