Rush-Copley Medical Center HeliportPrivate

7IS8 · Aurora, IL · Non-towered · Open on the map

Elevation
700 ft MSL
Longest runway
50 ft H1/
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 7IS8. Nearby reporting stations: KARR (10 NM), KDPA (11 NM), KLOT (11 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:20 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:11 AM11:11Z
Sunrise06:39 AM11:39Z
Sunset06:52 PM23:52Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:20 PM00:20Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:20 PM → 06:11 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:52 PM → 05:39 AM

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Runways

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

DPA 114.55 · JOT 112.30 · OBK 113.00 · +2
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / 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
41.7286, -88.2716
Elevation
700 ft MSL
Sectional chart
ST LOUIS
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
KANKAKEE · 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
Owner
RUSH-COPLEY MEDICAL CENTER
2000 OGDEN AVE, AURORA, IL
630-978-6200
Manager
RODNEY HORTON
RUSH-COPLEY MEDICAL CENTER, 2000 OGDEN AVE, AURORA, IL
630-978-4857
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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Also nearby: LL10 Naper Aero Club (private) (3 NM) · IL21 Amita Health Mercy Medical Center/Aurora (private) (4 NM) · LL11 Edward Hospital (private) (6 NM) · 1C5 Bolingbrook's Clow International (7 NM) · 72IL Cornerstone (private) (7 NM) · LL51 Ruffatto Field (private) (7 NM)

About 7IS8

Rush-Copley Medical Center (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 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 has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 7IS8?

Rush-Copley Medical Center is in Aurora, IL, at an elevation of 700 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.7286, -88.2716.

More about 7IS8

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.

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