Skip to content

1IS8HELIPORT

Sword's Heliport

Ashton, Illinois

VFRUpdated 2h ago799 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

1IS8

FAA

1IS8

Elevation

799 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

41.862, -89.221

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

799 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

Coordinates

41.8625, -89.2212

Current Weather

METAR KRFD 131454Z 33017G25KT 10SM SCT038 14/03 A3003 RMK AO2 PK WND 34027/1423 SLP166 T01440033 51019

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

330° at 17 kt G25

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

14.4°C

Dewpoint

3.3°C

Altimeter

1017.00 inHg

Cloud Cover

SCT

Nearest weather from KRFD (21 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 14:54Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 1IS8. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Illinois Valley Regional facing North
Live

Illinois Valley Regional

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

31 NM away

Weather camera at Lake in the Hills facing SouthWest
Live

Lake in the Hills

SouthWest · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

58 NM away

8 camera angles available

See all cameras, directions, and nearby airport cameras

Sign up free to view all cameras →
Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H150 ft50 ftGRASS / SOD-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 1IS8.

Nearby Airports in Illinois

1IS8 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

Sword's Heliport (1IS8) is a heliport located in Ashton, Illinois, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 799 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 41.8625°N, 89.2212°W.

Helipads

Sword's Heliport has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 50 feet by 50 feet with a grass / sod surface.

Communications & Operations

Sword's Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near Sword's Heliport, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at Sword's Heliport is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1IS8?

1IS8 is the ICAO identifier for Sword's Heliport, a public-use airport located in Ashton, Illinois, United States.

How many runways does Sword's Heliport have?

Sword's Heliport (1IS8) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 1IS8?

The field elevation of Sword's Heliport is 799 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 1IS8?

No fuel types are currently listed for Sword's Heliport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 1IS8?

The current flight category at Sword's Heliport is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 1IS8?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for Sword's Heliport.

How do I access complete data for 1IS8?

Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for Sword's Heliport.

Where is Sword's Heliport located?

Sword's Heliport (1IS8) is located in Ashton, Illinois, United States, at an elevation of 799 ft MSL.

Does 1IS8 have weather cameras?

1IS8 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

Complete aviation intelligence for 1IS8

Live weather, decoded NOTAMs, IFR procedures, AI briefings, and more. Included in every AeroCopilot plan from $7.99/month.

Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 5, 11:46 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 02:54 PM UTC