Palo Alto County Hospital HeliportPrivate
IA79 · Emmetsburg, IA · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 07:45 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:37 AM | 11:37Z |
| Sunrise | 07:06 AM | 12:06Z |
| Sunset | 07:16 PM | 00:16Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:45 PM | 00:45Z |
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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 | r091° / 22.4 NM |
| FOD · Fort Dodge | TACAN | 113.50 · 82X | — | r323° / 35.2 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
- 43.1207, -94.6925
- 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 · 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
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About IA79
Palo Alto County Hospital (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 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 has 1 runway; the longest is 60 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IA79?
Palo Alto County Hospital is in Emmetsburg, IA, at an elevation of 1,210 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.1207, -94.6925.
More about IA79
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 IA79 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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