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Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital Heliport

ICAO US-4573Local IA15🇺🇸 West Union
Coordinates
42.9689°N, 91.8009°W
Elevation
1,151 ft (351 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-IA
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.1° W

Daylight today(Oct 19, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:57
Sunrise
07:26
Sunset
18:20
Civil dusk
18:48

About 10h 54m 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 Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital Heliport

Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital Heliport is a heliport in West Union, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,151 ft (351 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft / 12 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is George L Scott Municipal Airport (K3Y2), about 1.1 nm to the nne.

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
H140 ft / 12 m40 ftConUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle—1,115 ft—
Obstacle—1,260 ft—
Obstacle—1,230 ft—
Obstacle—1,171 ft—
Obstacle—1,191 ft—
Obstacle—1,161 ft—
Obstacle—1,201 ft—
Obstacle—1,224 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital Heliport located?

Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital Heliport is heliport located in West Union, United States, at an elevation of 1,151 ft (351 m).

How many runways does Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital Heliport have?

Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 40 ft / 12 m.

What time zone is Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital Heliport is approximately 1.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital Heliport?

The nearest airport to Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital Heliport is George L Scott Municipal Airport (K3Y2), about 1.1 nm to the nne, followed by Dale Delight Airport and Decorah Municipal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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