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Heliport

Mercy Hospital Heliport

ICAO IA72🇺🇸 Cedar Rapids
Coordinates
41.9786°N, 91.6552°W
Elevation
850 ft (259 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-IA
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:13
Sunrise
05:46
Sunset
20:41
Civil dusk
21:14

About 14h 55m 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 Mercy Hospital Heliport

Mercy Hospital Heliport is a heliport in Cedar Rapids, United States. It sits at an elevation of 850 ft (259 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft / 15 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Chain Lakes Airpark (89IA), about 5.2 nm to the nnw.

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

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H150 ft / 15 m50 ftAsphUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
THE EASTERN IOWA AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled2100 ft MSL4900 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

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Alliant Energy Building285 ft807 ft
Iowa Realty236 ft748 ft
Obstacle794 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Mercy Hospital Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mercy Hospital Heliport located?

Mercy Hospital Heliport is heliport located in Cedar Rapids, United States, at an elevation of 850 ft (259 m).

How many runways does Mercy Hospital Heliport have?

Mercy Hospital Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 50 ft / 15 m.

What time zone is Mercy Hospital Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Mercy Hospital Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mercy Hospital Heliport is approximately 1.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Mercy Hospital Heliport?

The nearest airport to Mercy Hospital Heliport is Chain Lakes Airpark (89IA), about 5.2 nm to the nnw, followed by Mc Bride Field and The Eastern Iowa Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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