Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Heliport
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About Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Heliport
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Heliport is a heliport in DeKalb, United States. It sits at an elevation of 852 ft (260 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 40 ft / 12 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport (KDKB), about 1.7 nm to the sse.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 40 ft / 12 m | 40 ft | Conc | Lighted | Open |
| H2 | 40 ft / 12 m | 40 ft | Conc | Lighted | Open |
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | — | 866 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 906 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 919 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 909 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 876 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 863 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 817 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 902 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Heliport located?
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Heliport is heliport located in DeKalb, United States, at an elevation of 852 ft (260 m).
How many runways does Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Heliport have?
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Heliport has 2 runways, the longest being 40 ft / 12 m.
What time zone is Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Heliport in?
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Heliport is approximately 3.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Heliport?
The nearest airport to Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Heliport is DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport (KDKB), about 1.7 nm to the sse, followed by Willadae Farms Airport and Ruder Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.