Wilson HeliportPrivate
44IL · Minooka, IL · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:20 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:12 AM | 11:12Z |
| Sunrise | 06:39 AM | 11:39Z |
| Sunset | 06:53 PM | 23:53Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:20 PM | 00:20Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 100 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
JOT 112.30 · DPA 114.55 · EON 113.20 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / 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
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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