1
Runway
0
Frequencies
0
Procedures
0
NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
IA98
Elevation
856 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
41.602, -93.611
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
856 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS
Coordinates
41.6019, -93.6109
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR KDSM 132054Z 32014G21KT 10SM FEW090 24/01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP185 T02390011 58021
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
320° at 14 kt G21
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
23.9°C
Dewpoint
1.1°C
Altimeter
1018.70 inHg
Cloud Cover
FEW
Nearest weather from KDSM (5 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-13 20:54Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 52 ft | 52 ft | ASPH | PERI |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for IA98.
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IA98 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITAL LIFE FLIGHT (IA98) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in DES MOINES, Iowa, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 856 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 41.6019°N, 93.6109°W.
Helipads
IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITAL LIFE FLIGHT has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 52 feet by 52 feet with a asph surface.
Communications & Operations
IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITAL LIFE FLIGHT is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITAL LIFE FLIGHT 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 IA98?
IA98 is the ICAO identifier for IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITAL LIFE FLIGHT, a public-use airport located in DES MOINES, Iowa, United States.
How many runways does IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITAL LIFE FLIGHT have?
IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITAL LIFE FLIGHT (IA98) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of IA98?
The field elevation of IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITAL LIFE FLIGHT is 856 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at IA98?
No fuel types are currently listed for IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITAL LIFE FLIGHT. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at IA98?
The current flight category at IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITAL LIFE FLIGHT is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at IA98?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITAL LIFE FLIGHT.
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Where is IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITAL LIFE FLIGHT located?
IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITAL LIFE FLIGHT (IA98) is located in DES MOINES, Iowa, United States, at an elevation of 856 ft MSL.