Decatur Conference Center and Hotel Heliport HeliportPrivate
49LL · Decatur, IL · 678 ft elevation · var 1E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 49LL
- Coordinates
- 39.8467, -89.0270
- Elevation
- 678 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAINT LOUIS · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1987/02
- Distance from city
- 2 N
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 | 04:56 AM | 09:56Z |
| Sunrise | 05:28 AM | 10:28Z |
| Sunset | 08:28 PM | 01:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:01 PM | 02:01Z |
Plan a flight from 49LL
Runway H1/
30 ft × 30 ft · Concrete (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 678 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 239° mag · 240° true
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 30 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXC · Decatur | VORTAC | 117.20 | r307° / 10.2 NM |
| SPI · Spinner | VORTAC | 112.70 | r090° / 30 NM |
| CMI · Champaign | VORTAC | 110.00 | r249° / 36.4 NM |
| BMI · Bloomington | VOR-DME | 108.20 | r184° / 38.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 49LL. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
Obstructions
- 70 FT TREES 1150 FT SW OF PAD & 35 FT POWERLINE 300 FT NW 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 49LL 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 49LL
Decatur Conference Center and Hotel Heliport (49LL) is a heliport in Decatur, IL, at 678 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 30 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 49LL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 49LL have a control tower?
No. Decatur Conference Center and Hotel Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 49LL?
Decatur Conference Center and Hotel Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 30 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 49LL?
Decatur Conference Center and Hotel Heliport is in Decatur, IL, at an elevation of 678 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.8467, -89.0270.
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