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IS46

CGH Medical Center Heliport · Sterling

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
727 ft / 222 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for CGH Medical Center Heliport (IS46), located in Sterling, 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 727 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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
CGH Medical Center Heliport
ICAO / IATA
IS46 / —
Municipality
Sterling
Country
Region
US-IL — Illinois
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
727 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway H1 /
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 50 ft / 15 m
Runway Width: 46 ft / 14 m
Surface Type: ROOF-TOP
Heading: ° / 244°
RWY H1
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY (244°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway H2 /
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 45 ft / 14 m
Runway Width: 45 ft / 14 m
Surface Type: ROOF-TOP
Heading: ° / 350.7°
RWY H2
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY (350.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026