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IA15HELIPORT

GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSPITAL

WEST UNION, Iowa

VFRUpdated 2h ago1,151 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

IA15

Elevation

1,151 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

42.969, -91.809

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

1,151 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

MINNEAPOLIS

Coordinates

42.9689, -91.8095

Ownership

Private

Current Weather

METAR KDEH 131755Z AUTO 34012G21KT 10SM FEW055 17/03 A3007 RMK AO2

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

340° at 12 kt G21

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

17°C

Dewpoint

3°C

Altimeter

1018.40 inHg

Cloud Cover

FEW

Nearest weather from KDEH (19 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 17:55Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at IA15. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Caledonia facing NorthEast
Live

Caledonia

NorthEast · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

42 NM away

4 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H140 ft40 ftCONC-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for IA15.

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IA15 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSPITAL (IA15) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in WEST UNION, Iowa, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 1,151 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 42.9689°N, 91.8095°W.

Helipads

GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSPITAL has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 40 feet by 40 feet with a conc surface.

Communications & Operations

GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSPITAL is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

1 FAA Weather Camera is available near GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSPITAL, 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 GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSPITAL 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 IA15?

IA15 is the ICAO identifier for GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSPITAL, a public-use airport located in WEST UNION, Iowa, United States.

How many runways does GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSPITAL have?

GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSPITAL (IA15) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of IA15?

The field elevation of GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSPITAL is 1,151 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at IA15?

No fuel types are currently listed for GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSPITAL. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at IA15?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at IA15?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSPITAL.

How do I access complete data for IA15?

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Where is GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSPITAL located?

GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSPITAL (IA15) is located in WEST UNION, Iowa, United States, at an elevation of 1,151 ft MSL.

Does IA15 have weather cameras?

IA15 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, 03:33 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 05:55 PM UTC