Norman Rittenhouse Heliport
Daylight today(Oct 22, 2026, local time)
About 10h 51m 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 Norman Rittenhouse Heliport
Norman Rittenhouse Heliport is a heliport in Fairbury, United States. It sits at an elevation of 640 ft (195 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft / 15 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Ficklin-Airtech Airport (26IS), about 0.7 nm to the nne.
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 (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 50 ft / 15 m | 50 ft | Turf | Unlit | Open |
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | — | 761 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 741 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 745 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 764 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 764 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 764 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 774 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 745 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Norman Rittenhouse Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Norman Rittenhouse Heliport located?
Norman Rittenhouse Heliport is heliport located in Fairbury, United States, at an elevation of 640 ft (195 m).
How many runways does Norman Rittenhouse Heliport have?
Norman Rittenhouse Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 50 ft / 15 m.
What time zone is Norman Rittenhouse Heliport in?
Norman Rittenhouse Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Norman Rittenhouse Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Norman Rittenhouse 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 Norman Rittenhouse Heliport?
The nearest airport to Norman Rittenhouse Heliport is Ficklin-Airtech Airport (26IS), about 0.7 nm to the nne, followed by Wayne Ziller Jr Airport and Riverode Farms Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Norman Rittenhouse Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.