1
Runway
0
Frequencies
0
Procedures
0
NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
IA79
Elevation
1,210 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
43.121, -94.692
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
1,210 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS
Coordinates
43.1207, -94.6925
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR KEST 131949Z AUTO 34015G24KT 10SM FEW100 23/01 A3010 RMK AO2 PK WND 35030/1905 SLP194 T02280006
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
340° at 15 kt G24
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
22.8°C
Dewpoint
0.6°C
Altimeter
1019.40 inHg
Cloud Cover
FEW
Nearest weather from KEST (18 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-13 19:49Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 60 ft | 60 ft | CONC | PERI |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for IA79.
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IA79 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
PALO ALTO COUNTY HOSPITAL (IA79) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in EMMETSBURG, Iowa, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 1,210 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 43.1207°N, 94.6925°W.
Helipads
PALO ALTO COUNTY HOSPITAL has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 60 feet by 60 feet with a conc surface.
Communications & Operations
PALO ALTO COUNTY HOSPITAL is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at PALO ALTO COUNTY 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 IA79?
IA79 is the ICAO identifier for PALO ALTO COUNTY HOSPITAL, a public-use airport located in EMMETSBURG, Iowa, United States.
How many runways does PALO ALTO COUNTY HOSPITAL have?
PALO ALTO COUNTY HOSPITAL (IA79) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of IA79?
The field elevation of PALO ALTO COUNTY HOSPITAL is 1,210 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at IA79?
No fuel types are currently listed for PALO ALTO COUNTY HOSPITAL. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at IA79?
The current flight category at PALO ALTO COUNTY HOSPITAL is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at IA79?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for PALO ALTO COUNTY HOSPITAL.
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Where is PALO ALTO COUNTY HOSPITAL located?
PALO ALTO COUNTY HOSPITAL (IA79) is located in EMMETSBURG, Iowa, United States, at an elevation of 1,210 ft MSL.