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Heliport

Kirk Heliport

ICAO 43II🇺🇸 Merrillville
Coordinates
41.4523°N, 87.3189°W
Elevation
710 ft (216 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-IN
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
4.4° W

Daylight today(Sep 4, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:51
Sunrise
06:19
Sunset
19:19
Civil dusk
19:48

About 13h 0m 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 Kirk Heliport

Kirk Heliport is a heliport in Merrillville, United States. It sits at an elevation of 710 ft (216 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 20 ft / 6 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Crown Point Airfield (US-8028), about 4.2 nm to the wsw.

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
H120 ft / 6 m20 ftConcUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle689 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kirk Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kirk Heliport located?

Kirk Heliport is heliport located in Merrillville, United States, at an elevation of 710 ft (216 m).

How many runways does Kirk Heliport have?

Kirk Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 20 ft / 6 m.

What time zone is Kirk Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kirk Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kirk Heliport is approximately 4.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kirk Heliport?

The nearest airport to Kirk Heliport is Crown Point Airfield (US-8028), about 4.2 nm to the wsw, followed by Griffith-Merrillville Airport and Hobart Sky Ranch Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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