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Procedures
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Quick Facts
ICAO
40IS
FAA
40IS
Elevation
720 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
41.926, -87.646
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
720 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
Coordinates
41.9256, -87.6464
Current Weather
METAR KMDW 132053Z 04008KT 10SM BKN085 11/02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP174 T01110022 51008
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
40° at 8 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
11.1°C
Dewpoint
2.2°C
Altimeter
1017.40 inHg
Cloud Cover
BKN
Nearest weather from KMDW (11 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-13 20:53Z
Nearby Weather Cameras
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Lake in the Hills
West · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total
44 NM away
4 camera angles available
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| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 40 ft | 40 ft | MATS | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for 40IS.
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40IS Operational Overview
Location & Facility
Children's Memorial Hospital Heliport (40IS) is a heliport located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 720 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 41.9256°N, 87.6464°W.
Helipads
Children's Memorial Hospital Heliport has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 40 feet by 40 feet with a mats surface.
Communications & Operations
Children's Memorial Hospital Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Weather Cameras
1 FAA Weather Camera is available near Children's Memorial Hospital 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 Children's Memorial Hospital 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 40IS?
40IS is the ICAO identifier for Children's Memorial Hospital Heliport, a public-use airport located in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
How many runways does Children's Memorial Hospital Heliport have?
Children's Memorial Hospital Heliport (40IS) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of 40IS?
The field elevation of Children's Memorial Hospital Heliport is 720 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at 40IS?
No fuel types are currently listed for Children's Memorial Hospital Heliport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at 40IS?
The current flight category at Children's Memorial Hospital Heliport is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at 40IS?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for Children's Memorial Hospital Heliport.
How do I access complete data for 40IS?
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Where is Children's Memorial Hospital Heliport located?
Children's Memorial Hospital Heliport (40IS) is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States, at an elevation of 720 ft MSL.
Does 40IS have weather cameras?
40IS does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.