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US-4424

McDowell Heliport

Sidell, IllinoisElevation 706 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway

H1
Dimensions
40 x 40 ft
Surface
Concrete
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

McDowell Heliport is in Sidell, Illinois. Field elevation 706 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerJEFFREY & MINERVA PARTENHEIMER
Manager phone972-672-1093
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-4424
SectionalST LOUIS
Center (ARTCC)INDIANAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)SAINT LOUIS
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.8883, -87.8166
Distance from city1 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

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OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗US-4424 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-4424 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-4424. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-4424 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-4424. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-4424?
US-4424 sits at 706 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-4424?
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.