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Heliport

Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital Heliport

ICAO 49IS🇺🇸 Dixon
Coordinates
41.8445°N, 89.4793°W
Elevation
582 ft (177 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.8° W

Daylight today(Sep 3, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:58
Sunrise
06:27
Sunset
19:30
Civil dusk
19:59

About 13h 3m 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 Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital Heliport

Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital Heliport is a heliport in Dixon, United States. It sits at an elevation of 582 ft (177 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 42 ft / 13 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Dixon Municipal Charles R. Walgreen Field (KC73), about 1.7 nm to the ese.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

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Map

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Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H142 ft / 13 m40 ftConcUnlitOpen

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital Heliport located?

Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital Heliport is heliport located in Dixon, United States, at an elevation of 582 ft (177 m).

How many runways does Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital Heliport have?

Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 42 ft / 13 m.

What time zone is Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital Heliport in?

Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital Heliport is approximately 2.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital Heliport?

The nearest airport to Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital Heliport is Dixon Municipal Charles R. Walgreen Field (KC73), about 1.7 nm to the ese, followed by J & Y Ultralightport and Hammer Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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