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Heliport

Mercy Marion Emergency Department Heliport

ICAO US-8472Local 28IA🇺🇸 Marion
Coordinates
42.0346°N, 91.5738°W
Elevation
861 ft (262 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-IA
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.2° W

Daylight today(Sep 4, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:07
Sunrise
06:36
Sunset
19:37
Civil dusk
20:05

About 13h 1m 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 Marion Emergency Department Heliport

Mercy Marion Emergency Department Heliport is a heliport in Marion, United States. It sits at an elevation of 861 ft (262 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 45 ft / 14 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Marion Airport (KC17), about 2 nm to the e.

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
H145 ft / 14 m45 ftConUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
THE EASTERN IOWA AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled2100 ft MSL4900 ft MSL
DZ PIA008 CONTSpecial useDangerGND15000 ft GND

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 Marion Emergency Department Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mercy Marion Emergency Department Heliport located?

Mercy Marion Emergency Department Heliport is heliport located in Marion, United States, at an elevation of 861 ft (262 m).

How many runways does Mercy Marion Emergency Department Heliport have?

Mercy Marion Emergency Department Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 45 ft / 14 m.

What time zone is Mercy Marion Emergency Department Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Mercy Marion Emergency Department Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mercy Marion Emergency Department 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 Marion Emergency Department Heliport?

The nearest airport to Mercy Marion Emergency Department Heliport is Marion Airport (KC17), about 2 nm to the e, followed by Mc Bride Field and Chain Lakes Airpark.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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