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Heliport

Sword's Heliport

ICAO 1IS8🇺🇸 Ashton
Coordinates
41.8625°N, 89.2212°W
Elevation
799 ft (244 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3° W

Daylight today(Sep 7, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:01
Sunrise
06:30
Sunset
19:22
Civil dusk
19:50

About 12h 53m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Sword's Heliport

Sword's Heliport is a heliport in Ashton, United States. It sits at an elevation of 799 ft (244 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft / 15 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Reinke Airport (75IS), about 3.2 nm to the ne.

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.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H150 ft / 15 m50 ftGrass / SodUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle971 ft
Obstacle919 ft
Obstacle915 ft
Obstacle942 ft
Obstacle948 ft
Obstacle942 ft
Obstacle876 ft
Obstacle958 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sword's Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sword's Heliport located?

Sword's Heliport is heliport located in Ashton, United States, at an elevation of 799 ft (244 m).

How many runways does Sword's Heliport have?

Sword's Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 50 ft / 15 m.

What time zone is Sword's Heliport in?

Sword's Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Sword's Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sword's Heliport is approximately 3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sword's Heliport?

The nearest airport to Sword's Heliport is Reinke Airport (75IS), about 3.2 nm to the ne, followed by Ebert Field and Gittleson Farms Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Sword's Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.