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Runway
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Frequencies
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Procedures
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NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
IS81
Elevation
623 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
41.675, -87.749
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
623 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
CHICAGO
Coordinates
41.6750, -87.7495
Ownership
Public
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR KMDW 061253Z 00000KT 10SM BKN200 BKN250 09/M01 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP134 T00891011
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
8.9°C
Dewpoint
-1.1°C
Altimeter
1013.30 inHg
Cloud Cover
BKN
Nearest weather from KMDW (7 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-06 12:53Z
Nearby Weather Cameras
No camera at IS81. Showing nearest cameras.
Lake in the Hills
NorthEast · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total
47 NM away
Illinois Valley Regional
South · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total
86 NM away
8 camera angles available
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| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 80 ft | 70 ft | ASPH | PERI |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for IS81.
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IS81 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
ALSIP FIRE DEPARTMENT (IS81) is a publicly owned heliport restricted to private use located in ALSIP, Illinois, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 623 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 41.6750°N, 87.7495°W.
Helipads
ALSIP FIRE DEPARTMENT has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 80 feet by 70 feet with a asph surface.
Communications & Operations
ALSIP FIRE DEPARTMENT is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Weather Cameras
2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near ALSIP FIRE DEPARTMENT, 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 ALSIP FIRE DEPARTMENT 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 IS81?
IS81 is the ICAO identifier for ALSIP FIRE DEPARTMENT, a public-use airport located in ALSIP, Illinois, United States.
How many runways does ALSIP FIRE DEPARTMENT have?
ALSIP FIRE DEPARTMENT (IS81) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of IS81?
The field elevation of ALSIP FIRE DEPARTMENT is 623 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at IS81?
No fuel types are currently listed for ALSIP FIRE DEPARTMENT. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at IS81?
The current flight category at ALSIP FIRE DEPARTMENT is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at IS81?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for ALSIP FIRE DEPARTMENT.
How do I access complete data for IS81?
Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for ALSIP FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Where is ALSIP FIRE DEPARTMENT located?
ALSIP FIRE DEPARTMENT (IS81) is located in ALSIP, Illinois, United States, at an elevation of 623 ft MSL.
Does IS81 have weather cameras?
IS81 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.