Norman Rittenhouse Heliport Heliport
29IS · Fairbury, IL
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:33 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:26 AM | 10:26Z |
| Sunrise | 05:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunset | 08:03 PM | 01:03Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:33 PM | 01:33Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
RBS 116.80
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBS · Roberts | VOR/DME | 116.80 · 115X | Low | r302° / 19.1 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 29IS — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 29IS
- Coordinates
- 40.7575, -88.5134
- Elevation
- 640 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for 29IS.
Nearby airports
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About 29IS
Norman Rittenhouse Heliport (29IS) is a heliport in Fairbury, IL, at 640 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 29IS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 29IS?
Norman Rittenhouse Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 29IS?
Norman Rittenhouse Heliport is in Fairbury, IL, at an elevation of 640 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.7575, -88.5134.
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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 29IS 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.