Wilson Heliport HeliportPrivate
44IL · Minooka, IL · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:34 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:23 AM | 10:23Z |
| Sunrise | 05:54 AM | 10:54Z |
| Sunset | 08:04 PM | 01:04Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:34 PM | 01:34Z |
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Advisories
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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 | r212° / 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
- 41.5392, -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
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 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 in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 44IL?
Wilson Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 100 ft. See the Runways section 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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