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Runway
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Frequencies
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Procedures
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NOTAMs
Quick Facts
ICAO
IN78
FAA
IN78
Elevation
591 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
41.591, -87.336
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
591 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
Coordinates
41.5911, -87.3362
Current Weather
METAR KIGQ 131835Z AUTO 05010G16KT 10SM CLR 10/04 A3004 RMK AO2 T01040037
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
50° at 10 kt G16
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
10.4°C
Dewpoint
3.7°C
Altimeter
1017.40 inHg
Cloud Cover
CLR
Nearest weather from KIGQ (12 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-13 18:35Z
Nearby Weather Cameras
No camera at IN78. Showing nearest cameras.
Lake in the Hills
West · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total
69 NM away
4 camera angles available
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| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 319 ft | 125 ft | ASPH | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for IN78.
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IN78 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
Police Heliport (IN78) is a heliport located in Gary, Indiana, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 591 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 41.5911°N, 87.3362°W.
Helipads
Police Heliport has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 319 feet by 125 feet with a asph surface.
Communications & Operations
Police Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Weather Cameras
1 FAA Weather Camera is available near Police Heliport, 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 Police Heliport 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 IN78?
IN78 is the ICAO identifier for Police Heliport, a public-use airport located in Gary, Indiana, United States.
How many runways does Police Heliport have?
Police Heliport (IN78) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of IN78?
The field elevation of Police Heliport is 591 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at IN78?
No fuel types are currently listed for Police Heliport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at IN78?
The current flight category at Police Heliport is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at IN78?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for Police Heliport.
How do I access complete data for IN78?
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Where is Police Heliport located?
Police Heliport (IN78) is located in Gary, Indiana, United States, at an elevation of 591 ft MSL.
Does IN78 have weather cameras?
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