Palo Alto County Hospital Heliport
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About Palo Alto County Hospital Heliport
Palo Alto County Hospital Heliport is a heliport in Emmetsburg, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,210 ft (369 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 60 ft / 18 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Emmetsburg Municipal Airport (KEGQ), about 0 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 | 60 ft / 18 m | 60 ft | Conc | Lighted | Open |
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRYPT NORTH 0930-1100 & 1400-1530 TUE-SAT & BY NOTAM 134 | Special use | Danger | 8000 ft MSL | 17999 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 | — | 1,417 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,427 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,444 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,440 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,453 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,467 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,421 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 1,427 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Palo Alto County Hospital Heliport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Palo Alto County Hospital Heliport located?
Palo Alto County Hospital Heliport is heliport located in Emmetsburg, United States, at an elevation of 1,210 ft (369 m).
How many runways does Palo Alto County Hospital Heliport have?
Palo Alto County Hospital Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 60 ft / 18 m.
What time zone is Palo Alto County Hospital Heliport in?
Palo Alto County Hospital Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Palo Alto County Hospital Heliport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Palo Alto County Hospital Heliport is approximately 1.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Palo Alto County Hospital Heliport?
The nearest airport to Palo Alto County Hospital Heliport is Emmetsburg Municipal Airport (KEGQ), about 0 nm to the n, followed by Peltz Field and Estherville Municipal Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Palo Alto County Hospital Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.