Decatur County Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate
6IA0 · Leon, IA · 1,100 ft elevation · var 4E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6IA0
- Coordinates
- 40.7506, -93.7358
- Elevation
- 1,100 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4E
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT DODGE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1992/02
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:11 AM | 10:11Z |
| Sunrise | 05:44 AM | 10:44Z |
| Sunset | 08:50 PM | 01:50Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:23 PM | 02:23Z |
Plan a flight from 6IA0
Runway H1/
50 ft × 50 ft · Concrete- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 1,100 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LMN · Lamoni | VORTAC | 116.70 | r042° / 14 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6IA0. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Obstructions
- +30 FT FLAG POLE 75 FT SOUTH AND +30 FT LIGHT POLE 50 FT SOUTH.
Contact
- MICHAEL JOHNSON, CCO 641-446-2312; MJOHNSON@D-C-H.ORG
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About 6IA0
Decatur County Hospital Heliport (6IA0) is a heliport in Leon, IA, at 1,100 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 6IA0, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6IA0 have a control tower?
No. Decatur County Hospital Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 6IA0?
Decatur County Hospital Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6IA0?
Decatur County Hospital Heliport is in Leon, IA, at an elevation of 1,100 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.7506, -93.7358.
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