US-8472
Mercy Marion Emergency Department Heliport
Marion, IowaElevation 861 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
Mercy Marion Emergency Department Heliport is in Marion, Iowa. Field elevation 861 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerMERCY MARION EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Manager phone319-398-6503
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-8472
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)FORT DODGE
RegionIowa
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.0346, -91.5738
Distance from city1 NM ENE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›WKIESEL@MERCYCARE.ORG
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-8472 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-8472. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-8472 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-8472. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-8472?
US-8472 sits at 861 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-8472?
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.