Genesis Medical Center West Campus Heliport HeliportPrivate
IA81 · Davenport, IA · 169 ft elevation · var 2E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- IA81
- Coordinates
- 41.5428, -90.5924
- Elevation
- 169 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2E
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- FORT DODGE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Beacon
- white-yellow (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Activated
- 1979/12
- 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 | 04:55 AM | 09:55Z |
| Sunrise | 05:29 AM | 10:29Z |
| Sunset | 08:40 PM | 01:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:14 PM | 02:14Z |
Plan a flight from IA81
Night operations
- Rotating beacon
- white-yellow · SS-SR
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Runway H1/
50 ft × 50 ft · ASPH-CONC- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 169 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 177° mag · 179° true
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVA · Davenport | VORTAC | 113.80 | r202° / 11.1 NM |
| MZV · Moline | VORTAC | 114.40 | r004° / 13.5 NM |
| DDD · Port City | VOR-DME | 116.50 | r066° / 27.2 NM |
| GBG · Galesburg | VOR-DME | 109.80 | r346° / 37 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IA81. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
Runways
- 50' X 50' TOUCHDOWN AREA WITHIN 64' X 56' LNDG/TAKEOFF AREA.
Obstructions
- TREES & BLDG TO THE IMMEDIATE SOUTH; 25' LGT POLE 60' SOUTHWEST; 25' LGT POLE 90' WEST; AND 15' TREE 60' SOUTHWEST OF HELIPAD.
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About IA81
Genesis Medical Center West Campus Heliport (IA81) is a heliport in Davenport, IA, at 169 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 IA81, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IA81 have a control tower?
No. Genesis Medical Center West Campus Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IA81?
Genesis Medical Center West Campus Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IA81?
Genesis Medical Center West Campus Heliport is in Davenport, IA, at an elevation of 169 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.5428, -90.5924.
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