Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital Heliport
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About Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital Heliport
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital Heliport is a heliport in McHenry, United States. It sits at an elevation of 815 ft (248 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 65 ft / 20 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Galt Field (K10C), about 6.7 nm to the nw.
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 (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 65 ft / 20 m | 65 ft | Conc | Lighted | Open |
| H2▸ displaced | 48 ft / 15 m | 48 ft | Conc-g | Lighted | Open |
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO CLASS B AREA D | Class B | Controlled | 3600 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 499 ft | 866 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 394 ft | 853 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 348 ft | 840 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 269 ft | 755 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 909 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital Heliport located?
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital Heliport is heliport located in McHenry, United States, at an elevation of 815 ft (248 m).
How many runways does Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital Heliport have?
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital Heliport has 2 runways, the longest being 65 ft / 20 m.
What time zone is Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital Heliport in?
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital Heliport is approximately 3.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital Heliport?
The nearest airport to Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital Heliport is Galt Field (K10C), about 6.7 nm to the nw, followed by Lake in the Hills Airport and Phyllis Field.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.