Genesis Medical Center-Aledo HeliportPrivate
12IS · Aledo, IL · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:30 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:22 AM | 11:22Z |
| Sunrise | 06:49 AM | 11:49Z |
| Sunset | 07:02 PM | 00:02Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:30 PM | 00:30Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
MZV 114.40 · BRL 115.55 · CVA 113.80
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MZV · Moline | VOR/DME | 114.40 · 91X | Low | r213° / 8.8 NM |
| BRL · Burlington | VOR/DME | 115.55 · 102Y | Low | r010° / 29.9 NM |
| CVA · Davenport | VORTAC | 113.80 · 85X | Low | r198° / 32.6 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 12IS — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 12IS
- Coordinates
- 41.2061, -90.7594
- Elevation
- 729 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2E
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green-yellow (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1986/12
- Distance from city
- 1 N
Night operations
- Rotating beacon
- white-green-yellow · SS-SR
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
Obstructions
- EAST-WEST TREE LINE 85' NORTH.
Contact
- EXT 159.
Nearby airports
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About 12IS
Genesis Medical Center-Aledo (12IS) is a heliport in Aledo, IL, at 729 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 12IS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 12IS have a control tower?
No. Genesis Medical Center-Aledo is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 12IS?
Genesis Medical Center-Aledo has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 12IS?
Genesis Medical Center-Aledo is in Aledo, IL, at an elevation of 729 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.2061, -90.7594.
More about 12IS
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 12IS in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
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