1
Runway
0
Frequencies
0
Procedures
0
NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
IA72
Elevation
850 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
41.978, -91.657
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
850 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
CHICAGO
Coordinates
41.9778, -91.6566
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR KCID 211452Z 11013KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP245 T01280033 51004
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
110° at 13 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
12.8°C
Dewpoint
3.3°C
Altimeter
1024.50 inHg
Cloud Cover
CLR
Nearest weather from KCID (6 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-21 14:52Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 50 ft | 50 ft | ASPH | PERI |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for IA72.
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IA72 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
MERCY HOSPITAL (IA72) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 850 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 41.9778°N, 91.6566°W.
Helipads
MERCY HOSPITAL has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 50 feet by 50 feet with a asph surface.
Communications & Operations
MERCY HOSPITAL is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at MERCY 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 IA72?
IA72 is the ICAO identifier for MERCY HOSPITAL, a public-use airport located in CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, United States.
How many runways does MERCY HOSPITAL have?
MERCY HOSPITAL (IA72) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of IA72?
The field elevation of MERCY HOSPITAL is 850 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at IA72?
No fuel types are currently listed for MERCY HOSPITAL. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at IA72?
The current flight category at MERCY HOSPITAL is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at IA72?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for MERCY HOSPITAL.
How do I access complete data for IA72?
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Where is MERCY HOSPITAL located?
MERCY HOSPITAL (IA72) is located in CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, United States, at an elevation of 850 ft MSL.