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IS18HELIPORT

JERRY LAY

MINONK, Illinois

VFRUpdated 2h ago757 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

IS18

Elevation

757 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

40.861, -88.986

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

757 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

CHICAGO

Coordinates

40.8607, -88.9861

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KPNT 131435Z 10SM SCT037 16/07 A2998 RMK AO2 T01610072

Flight Category

VFR

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

16.1°C

Dewpoint

7.2°C

Altimeter

1015.30 inHg

Cloud Cover

SCT

Nearest weather from KPNT (22 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 14:35Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at IS18. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Illinois Valley Regional facing North
Live

Illinois Valley Regional

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

31 NM away

4 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H1100 ft100 ftTURF-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for IS18.

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IS18 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

JERRY LAY (IS18) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in MINONK, Illinois, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 757 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 40.8607°N, 88.9861°W.

Helipads

JERRY LAY has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 100 feet by 100 feet with a turf surface.

Communications & Operations

JERRY LAY is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

1 FAA Weather Camera is available near JERRY LAY, 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 JERRY LAY 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 IS18?

IS18 is the ICAO identifier for JERRY LAY, a public-use airport located in MINONK, Illinois, United States.

How many runways does JERRY LAY have?

JERRY LAY (IS18) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of IS18?

The field elevation of JERRY LAY is 757 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at IS18?

No fuel types are currently listed for JERRY LAY. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at IS18?

The current flight category at JERRY LAY is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at IS18?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for JERRY LAY.

How do I access complete data for IS18?

Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for JERRY LAY.

Where is JERRY LAY located?

JERRY LAY (IS18) is located in MINONK, Illinois, United States, at an elevation of 757 ft MSL.

Does IS18 have weather cameras?

IS18 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 12, 03:32 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 02:35 PM UTC