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5IS8HELIPORT

NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE HOSPITAL MCHENRY

MC HENRY, Illinois

VFRUpdated 2h ago815 ft MSL

3

Runways

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

5IS8

Elevation

815 ft MSL

Runways

3

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

A

Coordinates

42.317, -88.280

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

815 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

A

ARTCC

CHICAGO

Coordinates

42.3168, -88.2803

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

ALL

Current Weather

METAR KBUU 131435Z AUTO 33014G17KT 10SM SCT036 13/02 A2999 RMK AO2 T01260021 PWINO

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

330° at 14 kt G17

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

12.6°C

Dewpoint

2.1°C

Altimeter

1015.70 inHg

Cloud Cover

SCT

Nearest weather from KBUU (22 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 14:35Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 5IS8. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Lake in the Hills facing SouthWest
Live

Lake in the Hills

SouthWest · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

7 NM away

Weather camera at Illinois Valley Regional facing North
Live

Illinois Valley Regional

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

78 NM away

8 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H165 ft65 ftCONCPERI
H248 ft48 ftCONCPERI
H345 ft45 ftASPH-CONC-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 5IS8.

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5IS8 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE HOSPITAL MCHENRY (5IS8) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in MC HENRY, Illinois, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 815 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 42.3168°N, 88.2803°W.

Helipads

NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE HOSPITAL MCHENRY has 3 helipads. The longest pad (H1) measures 65 feet by 65 feet with a conc surface. Other runways include H2 (48 ft, CONC), H3 (45 ft, ASPH-CONC).

Communications & Operations

NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE HOSPITAL MCHENRY is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Services & Fuel

NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE HOSPITAL MCHENRY offers A fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.

Weather Cameras

2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE HOSPITAL MCHENRY, 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 NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE HOSPITAL MCHENRY 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 5IS8?

5IS8 is the ICAO identifier for NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE HOSPITAL MCHENRY, a public-use airport located in MC HENRY, Illinois, United States.

How many runways does NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE HOSPITAL MCHENRY have?

NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE HOSPITAL MCHENRY (5IS8) has 3 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 5IS8?

The field elevation of NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE HOSPITAL MCHENRY is 815 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 5IS8?

Yes, NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE HOSPITAL MCHENRY offers A fuel.

What are the current weather conditions at 5IS8?

The current flight category at NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE HOSPITAL MCHENRY is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 5IS8?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE HOSPITAL MCHENRY.

How do I access complete data for 5IS8?

Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE HOSPITAL MCHENRY.

Where is NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE HOSPITAL MCHENRY located?

NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE HOSPITAL MCHENRY (5IS8) is located in MC HENRY, Illinois, United States, at an elevation of 815 ft MSL.

Does 5IS8 have weather cameras?

5IS8 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, 02:35 PM UTC