1
Runway
0
Frequencies
0
Procedures
0
NOTAMs
Quick Facts
ICAO
5IA8
FAA
5IA8
Elevation
1,360 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
43.424, -96.172
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
1,360 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
Coordinates
43.4239, -96.1720
Current Weather
METAR KLYV 131835Z AUTO 30010G15KT 10SM CLR 23/00 A3014 RMK AO2
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
300° at 10 kt G15
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
23°C
Dewpoint
0°C
Altimeter
1020.70 inHg
Cloud Cover
CLR
Nearest weather from KLYV (12 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-13 18:35Z
Nearby Weather Cameras
No camera at 5IA8. Showing nearest cameras.
Chan Gurney Muni Airport
NorthWest · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total
79 NM away
4 camera angles available
See all cameras, directions, and nearby airport cameras
Sign up free to view all cameras →Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 40 ft | 40 ft | CONC | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for 5IA8.
Nearby Airports in Iowa
Nearest airports
- 4C7 — ACKLEY MUNI
ACKLEY
- 4C7 — Ackley Municipal Airport
Ackley
- 1IA6 — Aero-Lane Airport
Randolph
- IA20 — Agrivation Field
Indianola
- IA20 — AGRIVATION FLD
INDIANOLA
Iowa airports
5IA8 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
Sanford Merrill Medical Center Heliport (5IA8) is a heliport located in Rock Rapids, Iowa, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 1,360 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 43.4239°N, 96.1720°W.
Helipads
Sanford Merrill Medical Center Heliport has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 40 feet by 40 feet with a conc surface.
Communications & Operations
Sanford Merrill Medical Center Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Weather Cameras
1 FAA Weather Camera is available near Sanford Merrill Medical Center 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 Sanford Merrill Medical Center 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 5IA8?
5IA8 is the ICAO identifier for Sanford Merrill Medical Center Heliport, a public-use airport located in Rock Rapids, Iowa, United States.
How many runways does Sanford Merrill Medical Center Heliport have?
Sanford Merrill Medical Center Heliport (5IA8) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of 5IA8?
The field elevation of Sanford Merrill Medical Center Heliport is 1,360 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at 5IA8?
No fuel types are currently listed for Sanford Merrill Medical Center Heliport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at 5IA8?
The current flight category at Sanford Merrill Medical Center Heliport is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at 5IA8?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for Sanford Merrill Medical Center Heliport.
How do I access complete data for 5IA8?
Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for Sanford Merrill Medical Center Heliport.
Where is Sanford Merrill Medical Center Heliport located?
Sanford Merrill Medical Center Heliport (5IA8) is located in Rock Rapids, Iowa, United States, at an elevation of 1,360 ft MSL.
Does 5IA8 have weather cameras?
5IA8 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.