Wilson Heliport HeliportPrivate
44IL · Minooka, IL · 595 ft elevation · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 44IL
- Coordinates
- 41.5392, -88.3249
- Elevation
- 595 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- IRREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2006/05
- Distance from city
- 6 NW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:46 AM | 09:46Z |
| Sunrise | 05:20 AM | 10:20Z |
| Sunset | 08:31 PM | 01:31Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:05 PM | 02:05Z |
Plan a flight from 44IL
Runway H1/
100 ft × 100 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 350° true
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 100 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOT · Joliet | VORTAC | 112.30 | r212° / 0.5 NM |
| DPA · Du Page | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r175° / 21.1 NM |
| EON · Peotone | VORTAC | 113.20 | r302° / 29 NM |
| CGT · Chicago Heights | VORTAC | 114.20 | r271° / 33.9 NM |
| IKK · Kankakee | VOR-DME | 111.60 | r323° / 35.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 44IL. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
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
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.
About 44IL
Wilson Heliport (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 Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 44IL?
Wilson Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 44IL?
Wilson Heliport is in Minooka, IL, at an elevation of 595 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.5392, -88.3249.
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