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Heliport

CGH Medical Center Heliport

ICAO IS46🇺🇸 Sterling
Coordinates
41.8029°N, 89.6972°W
Elevation
727 ft (222 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.6° W

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:58
Sunrise
06:27
Sunset
19:33
Civil dusk
20:01

About 13h 6m 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 CGH Medical Center Heliport

CGH Medical Center Heliport is a heliport in Sterling, United States. It sits at an elevation of 727 ft (222 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 50 ft / 15 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Whiteside County Airport - Joseph H Bittorf Field (SQI), about 3.8 nm to the sse.

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H150 ft / 15 m46 ftRoof-topLightedOpen
H245 ft / 14 m45 ftRoof-topLightedOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle646 ft
Obstacle666 ft
Obstacle584 ft
Obstacle669 ft
Obstacle666 ft
Obstacle659 ft
Obstacle653 ft
Obstacle646 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from CGH Medical Center Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is CGH Medical Center Heliport located?

CGH Medical Center Heliport is heliport located in Sterling, United States, at an elevation of 727 ft (222 m).

How many runways does CGH Medical Center Heliport have?

CGH Medical Center Heliport has 2 runways, the longest being 50 ft / 15 m.

What time zone is CGH Medical Center Heliport in?

CGH Medical Center Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at CGH Medical Center Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at CGH Medical Center Heliport is approximately 2.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near CGH Medical Center Heliport?

The nearest airport to CGH Medical Center Heliport is Whiteside County Airport - Joseph H Bittorf Field (SQI), about 3.8 nm to the sse, followed by Stutzke Airport and Cady Aerial Restricted Landing Area.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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