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Heliport

Palo Alto County Hospital Heliport

ICAO IA79🇺🇸 Emmetsburg
Coordinates
43.1019°N, 94.7047°W
Elevation
1,210 ft (369 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-IA
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.1° E

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:16
Sunrise
06:45
Sunset
19:54
Civil dusk
20:23

About 13h 9m 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 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.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H160 ft / 18 m60 ftConcLightedOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CRYPT NORTH 0930-1100 & 1400-1530 TUE-SAT & BY NOTAM 134Special useDanger8000 ft MSL17999 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
Obstacle1,417 ft
Obstacle1,427 ft
Obstacle1,444 ft
Obstacle1,440 ft
Obstacle1,453 ft
Obstacle1,467 ft
Obstacle1,421 ft
Obstacle1,427 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.

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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.