Stillman Fire Heliport HeliportPrivate
3IL3 · Stillman Valley, IL · Non-towered
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Weather
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:40 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:25 AM | 10:25Z |
| Sunrise | 05:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunset | 08:09 PM | 01:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:40 PM | 01:40Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Advisories
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
JVL 114.30 · DPA 114.55
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JVL · Janesville | VOR/DME | 114.30 · 90X | Low | r184° / 27.4 NM |
| DPA · Dupage | VOR/DME | 114.55 · 92Y | Low | r287° / 39.4 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3IL3 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3IL3
- Coordinates
- 42.1056, -89.1833
- Elevation
- 720 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1998/03
- Distance from city
- 0 NW
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SS-SR
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
Obstructions
- LGTD TWR 200 FT NE; PLINES 200 FT E; UNLGTD POLE & SIREN 200 FT NW OF PAD.
Nearby airports
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About 3IL3
Stillman Fire Heliport (3IL3) is a heliport in Stillman Valley, IL, at 720 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3IL3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3IL3 have a control tower?
No. Stillman Fire Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 3IL3?
Stillman Fire Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3IL3?
Stillman Fire Heliport is in Stillman Valley, IL, at an elevation of 720 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.1056, -89.1833.
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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 3IL3 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.