Reference only — not for real-world navigation.
56MU
Lester E Cox Medical Center South Heliport · Springfield
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,270 ft / 387 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Flight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Lester E Cox Medical Center South Heliport (56MU), located in Springfield, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 1,270 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Lester E Cox Medical Center South Heliport
ICAO / IATA
56MU / —
Municipality
Springfield
Country
Region
US-MO — Missouri
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,270 ft
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Runway H2 /
UNLIT
Runway Length: 45 ft / 14 m
Runway Width: 45 ft / 14 m
Surface Type: CONC
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 45 ft / 14 m
Surface Type: CONC
Heading: —° / —°
RWY H2
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway H1 /
UNLIT
Runway Length: 30 ft / 9 m
Runway Width: 30 ft / 9 m
Surface Type: ASPH
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 30 ft / 9 m
Surface Type: ASPH
Heading: —° / —°
RWY H1
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026