Rotor Swing Heliport Heliport
23LL · Palatine, IL
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:35 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:20 AM | 10:20Z |
| Sunrise | 05:51 AM | 10:51Z |
| Sunset | 08:04 PM | 01:04Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:35 PM | 01:35Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 45 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
OBK 113.00 · DPA 114.55 · JOT 112.30
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBK · Northbrook | VOR/DME | 113.00 · 77X | High | r228° / 4.6 NM |
| DPA · Dupage | VOR/DME | 114.55 · 92Y | Low | r039° / 22 NM |
| JOT · Joliet | VOR/DME | 112.30 · 70X | High | r017° / 39.5 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 23LL — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 23LL
- Coordinates
- 42.1678, -88.0265
- Elevation
- 750 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for 23LL.
Nearby airports
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About 23LL
Rotor Swing Heliport (23LL) is a heliport in Palatine, IL, at 750 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 45 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 23LL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 23LL?
Rotor Swing Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 45 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 23LL?
Rotor Swing Heliport is in Palatine, IL, at an elevation of 750 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.1678, -88.0265.
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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 23LL in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.