Police Heliport Heliport
IN78 · Gary, IN
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:31 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:19 AM | 10:19Z |
| Sunrise | 05:50 AM | 10:50Z |
| Sunset | 08:00 PM | 01:00Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:31 PM | 01:31Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 319 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
CGT 114.20 · EON 113.20
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGT · Chicago Heights | VORTAC | 114.20 · 89X | Low | r063° / 11.6 NM |
| EON · Peotone | VORTAC | 113.20 · 79X | Low | r045° / 28.1 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IN78 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- IN78
- Coordinates
- 41.5911, -87.3362
- Elevation
- 591 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for IN78.
Nearby airports
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About IN78
Police Heliport (IN78) is a heliport in Gary, IN, at 591 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 319 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IN78, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at IN78?
Police Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 319 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IN78?
Police Heliport is in Gary, IN, at an elevation of 591 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.5911, -87.3362.
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