Palo Alto County Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate
IA79 · Emmetsburg, IA · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 09:05 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:44 AM | 10:44Z |
| Sunrise | 06:16 AM | 11:16Z |
| Sunset | 08:33 PM | 01:33Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:05 PM | 02:05Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 60 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
SPW 115.15 · FOD 113.50
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPW · Spencer | VOR/DME | 115.15 · 98Y | Low | r094° / 22 NM |
| FOD · Fort Dodge | TACAN | 113.50 · 82X | — | r322° / 34.6 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IA79 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- IA79
- Coordinates
- 43.1019, -94.7047
- Elevation
- 1,210 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- 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
- Activated
- 2002/04
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 4 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Runways
- RED H IN CENTERR
Obstructions
- 14 FT BLDG 75' 'NW' & 38 FT TREE 125 'E' OF HELIPAD.
Contact
- ADDITIONAL CONTACT: SHERYL DARLING 712-852-5464
Nearby airports
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Also nearby: 8Y8 Peltz Field (12 NM) · 14IA East River Airport (private) (19 NM) · 1IA3 Spencer Municipal Hospital Heliport (private) (19 NM)
About IA79
Palo Alto County Hospital Heliport (IA79) is a heliport in Emmetsburg, IA, at 1,210 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 IA79, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IA79 have a control tower?
No. Palo Alto County Hospital Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at IA79?
Palo Alto County Hospital Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 60 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IA79?
Palo Alto County Hospital Heliport is in Emmetsburg, IA, at an elevation of 1,210 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.1019, -94.7047.
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