Sanford Merrill Medical Center Heliport
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About Sanford Merrill Medical Center Heliport
Sanford Merrill Medical Center Heliport is a heliport in Rock Rapids, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,360 ft (415 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft / 12 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Rock Rapids Municipal Airport (KRRQ), about 1.7 nm to the n.
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 | 40 ft / 12 m | 40 ft | Conc | Unlit | Open |
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | — | 1,512 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,496 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,503 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,535 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sanford Merrill Medical Center Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sanford Merrill Medical Center Heliport located?
Sanford Merrill Medical Center Heliport is heliport located in Rock Rapids, United States, at an elevation of 1,360 ft (415 m).
How many runways does Sanford Merrill Medical Center Heliport have?
Sanford Merrill Medical Center Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 40 ft / 12 m.
What time zone is Sanford Merrill Medical Center Heliport in?
Sanford Merrill Medical Center Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Sanford Merrill Medical Center Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Sanford Merrill Medical Center Heliport is approximately 2.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Sanford Merrill Medical Center Heliport?
The nearest airport to Sanford Merrill Medical Center Heliport is Rock Rapids Municipal Airport (KRRQ), about 1.7 nm to the n, followed by Zangger Vintage Airpark and Quentin Aanenson Airfield - Luverne Municipal Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Sanford Merrill Medical Center Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.