Rush-Copley Medical Center Heliport HeliportPrivate
7IS8 · Aurora, IL · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:35 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:22 AM | 10:22Z |
| Sunrise | 05:53 AM | 10:53Z |
| Sunset | 08:04 PM | 01:04Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:35 PM | 01:35Z |
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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
DPA 114.55 · JOT 112.30 · OBK 113.00 · +2
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DPA · Dupage | VOR/DME | 114.55 · 92Y | Low | r158° / 10.3 NM |
| JOT · Joliet | VOR/DME | 112.30 · 70X | High | r009° / 11.1 NM |
| OBK · Northbrook | VOR/DME | 113.00 · 77X | High | r208° / 32.9 NM |
| CGT · Chicago Heights | VORTAC | 114.20 · 89X | Low | r291° / 34.1 NM |
| EON · Peotone | VORTAC | 113.20 · 79X | Low | r320° / 35 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 7IS8 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 7IS8
- Coordinates
- 41.7285, -88.2719
- Elevation
- 700 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Beacon
- white-green-yellow (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 2004/05
- Distance from city
- 3 SE
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 · 4 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.
Lighting
- ALSO FLOOD LGHTS.
Obstructions
- POLES & BLDGS ALL QUADRANTS.
Contact
- ADDITIONAL CONTACT: MIKE MACYS 630-978-6279
Nearby airports
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About 7IS8
Rush-Copley Medical Center Heliport (7IS8) is a heliport in Aurora, IL, at 700 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 7IS8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 7IS8 have a control tower?
No. Rush-Copley Medical Center Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 7IS8?
Rush-Copley Medical Center Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 7IS8?
Rush-Copley Medical Center Heliport is in Aurora, IL, at an elevation of 700 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.7285, -88.2719.
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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 7IS8 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.