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52ISHELIPORT

DRESDEN POWER STATION

MINOOKA, Illinois

VFRUpdated 2h ago509 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

52IS

Elevation

509 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

41.387, -88.266

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

509 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

CHICAGO

Coordinates

41.3871, -88.2659

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

ALL

Current Weather

METAR KC09 131822Z AUTO 35009G15KT 10SM SCT065 18/03 A3000 RMK AO2

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

350° at 9 kt G15

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

18°C

Dewpoint

3°C

Altimeter

1016.00 inHg

Cloud Cover

SCT

Nearest weather from KC09 (9 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 18:22Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 52IS. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Lake in the Hills facing West
Live

Lake in the Hills

West · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

49 NM away

Weather camera at Illinois Valley Regional facing East
Live

Illinois Valley Regional

East · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

53 NM away

8 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H160 ft40 ftCONCPERI

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 52IS.

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52IS Operational Overview

Location & Facility

DRESDEN POWER STATION (52IS) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in MINOOKA, Illinois, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 509 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 41.3871°N, 88.2659°W.

Helipads

DRESDEN POWER STATION has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 60 feet by 40 feet with a conc surface.

Communications & Operations

DRESDEN POWER STATION is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near DRESDEN POWER STATION, 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 DRESDEN POWER STATION 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 52IS?

52IS is the ICAO identifier for DRESDEN POWER STATION, a public-use airport located in MINOOKA, Illinois, United States.

How many runways does DRESDEN POWER STATION have?

DRESDEN POWER STATION (52IS) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 52IS?

The field elevation of DRESDEN POWER STATION is 509 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 52IS?

No fuel types are currently listed for DRESDEN POWER STATION. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 52IS?

The current flight category at DRESDEN POWER STATION is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 52IS?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for DRESDEN POWER STATION.

How do I access complete data for 52IS?

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Where is DRESDEN POWER STATION located?

DRESDEN POWER STATION (52IS) is located in MINOOKA, Illinois, United States, at an elevation of 509 ft MSL.

Does 52IS have weather cameras?

52IS does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 12, 03:32 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 06:22 PM UTC