Hegg Memorial Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate
8IA1 · Rock Valley, IA · 1,256 ft elevation · var 5E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8IA1
- Coordinates
- 43.2012, -96.2836
- Elevation
- 1,256 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5E
- 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
- 1996/07
- 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 | 05:10 AM | 10:10Z |
| Sunrise | 05:46 AM | 10:46Z |
| Sunset | 09:09 PM | 02:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:44 PM | 02:44Z |
Plan a flight from 8IA1
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Runway H1/
60 ft × 60 ft · Concrete- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 1,268 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 60 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDL · Sheldon | VOR-DME | 108.60 | r263° / 19.7 NM |
| FSD · Sioux Falls | VORTAC | 115.00 | r132° / 34.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8IA1. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Lighting
- FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 712-476-5305.
Contact
- KEVIN MUNGER 712-476-8230
Nearby airports
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 8IA1 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.
About 8IA1
Hegg Memorial Hospital Heliport (8IA1) is a heliport in Rock Valley, IA, at 1,256 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 60 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8IA1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8IA1 have a control tower?
No. Hegg Memorial 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 8IA1?
Hegg Memorial Hospital Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 60 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8IA1?
Hegg Memorial Hospital Heliport is in Rock Valley, IA, at an elevation of 1,256 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.2012, -96.2836.
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