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IN78HELIPORT

Police Heliport

Gary, Indiana

VFRUpdated 2h ago591 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

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.

Weather camera at Lake in the Hills facing West
Live

Lake in the Hills

West · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

69 NM away

4 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H1319 ft125 ftASPH-

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?

IN78 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 5, 11:47 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 06:35 PM UTC