US-0394
Blackberry Ridge Heliport
Iowa City, IowaElevation 713 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
Blackberry Ridge Heliport is in Iowa City, Iowa. Field elevation 713 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerRYAN VEATCH
Manager phone319-400-6222
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-0394
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)FORT DODGE
RegionIowa
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.6934, -91.5224
Distance from city2 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›1. APPROACH/DEPARTURE ROUTE OPERATIONS SHALL BE CONDUCTED ON INGRESS/EGRESS BEARINGS FROM THE HELIPORT OF 002 DEGREES CLOCKWISE THROUGH 013 DEGREES (RELATIVE TO TRUE NORTH) USING THE CENTER OF THE LANDING AREA AS THE REFERENCE POINT, AND PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING ACTION IS TAKEN: A. OBSTRUCTIONS THAT PENETRATE THE 8:1 APPROACH/DEPARTURE SURFACE MUST BE LOWERED OR REMOVED; B. OBJECTS THAT PENETRATE THE OBJECT IDENTIFICATION SURFACE (AS DEFINED BY ADVISORY CIRCULAR (AC) 150/5390-2C, PAR. 217 AND FIG. 2-32 MUST BE MARKED AND/OR LIGHTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AC 70/7460-1. C. NO OTHER APPROACH/DEPARTURE PATHS MAY BE USED UNLESS PENETRATING OBSTRUCTIONS ARE CLEARED, LOWERED, AND MARKED AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. 2. THE FATO AND SAFETY AREA MUST REMAIN CLEAR OF OBJECTS THAT EXCEED TWO INCHES ABOVE THE FATO SURFACE ELEVATION. 3. FIXED OBSTRUCTIONS WITH IN 100 FEET OF THE HELIPAD SAFETY AREA THAT PENETRATE THE OBJECT IDENTIFICATION SURFACE MUST BE MARKED OR LIGHTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AC 150/5390-2 AND AC 70/7460-1, AS AMENDED . 4. THE PROPONENT MUST INSTA LL A WIND CONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH AC 150/5390-2C, PAR. 212. 5. AT A MINIMUM, THE FATO MUST BE MARKED AND ORIENTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AC 150/5390-2C, AS AMENDED. 6. OPERATIONS MUST BE LIMITED TO VFR WEATHER CONDITIONS ONLY. 7. THE LANDING AREA MUST BE LIMITED TO PRIVATE-USE.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-0394 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-0394. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-0394 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-0394. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-0394?
US-0394 sits at 713 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-0394?
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.