Wilson HeliportPrivate

44IL · Minooka, IL · Non-towered · Open on the map

Elevation
595 ft MSL
Longest runway
100 ft H1/
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 44IL. Nearby reporting stations: KJOT (7 NM), KLOT (11 NM), KARR (16 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:20 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:12 AM11:12Z
Sunrise06:39 AM11:39Z
Sunset06:53 PM23:53Z
Evening civil twilight
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07:20 PM00:20Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:20 PM → 06:12 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:53 PM → 05:39 AM

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Runways

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

JOT 112.30 · DPA 114.55 · EON 113.20 · +1
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
JOT · Joliet VOR/DME 112.30 · 70X High r213° / 0.5 NM
DPA · Dupage VOR/DME 114.55 · 92Y Low r175° / 21.1 NM
EON · Peotone VORTAC 113.20 · 79X Low r302° / 29 NM
CGT · Chicago Heights VORTAC 114.20 · 89X Low r271° / 33.9 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 44IL — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
44IL
Coordinates
41.5395, -88.3249
Elevation
595 ft MSL
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
KANKAKEE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
IRREG
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2006/05
Distance from city
6 NW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
DOUGLAS & CLAIRE WILSON
12624 MCKANNA RD, MINOOKA, IL
815-475-6336
Manager
GREG WILSON
12624 MCKANNA RD, MINOOKA, IL
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.

Obstructions

  • 22 FT TREE 550 FT E & 18 FT BLDG 475 FT W OF PAD.

Nearby airports

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About 44IL

Wilson (44IL) is a heliport in Minooka, IL, at 595 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 44IL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 44IL have a control tower?

No. Wilson is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 44IL?

Wilson has 1 runway; the longest is 100 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 44IL?

Wilson is in Minooka, IL, at an elevation of 595 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.5395, -88.3249.

More about 44IL

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 44IL 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.

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