Osf Saint Katharine Medical Center HeliportPrivate
49IS · Dixon, IL · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:25 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:16 AM | 11:16Z |
| Sunrise | 06:44 AM | 11:44Z |
| Sunset | 06:57 PM | 23:57Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:25 PM | 00:25Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 42 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for 49IS.
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 49IS — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 49IS
- Coordinates
- 41.8444, -89.4794
- Elevation
- 736 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- FDC
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Beacon
- white-green-yellow (SEE RMK)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1987/12
- Distance from city
- 0 E
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green-yellow · SEE RMK
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 · 5 notes
General
- (A89) OR LOCAL CALL 965-6758.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
Runways
- ROOFTOP
Lighting
- 24 HRS
- FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL (815) 288-5531.
Nearby airports
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About 49IS
Osf Saint Katharine Medical Center (49IS) is a heliport in Dixon, IL, at 736 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 42 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 49IS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 49IS have a control tower?
No. Osf Saint Katharine Medical Center is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 49IS?
Osf Saint Katharine Medical Center has 1 runway; the longest is 42 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 49IS?
Osf Saint Katharine Medical Center is in Dixon, IL, at an elevation of 736 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.8444, -89.4794.
More about 49IS
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 49IS 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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