Decatur Conference Center and Hotel Heliport HeliportPrivate
49LL · Decatur, IL · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:33 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:30 AM | 10:30Z |
| Sunrise | 06:00 AM | 11:00Z |
| Sunset | 08:03 PM | 01:03Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:33 PM | 01:33Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 30 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
AXC 117.20 · SPI 112.70 · CMI 115.75
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXC · Adders | VORTAC | 117.20 · 119X | High | r307° / 10.2 NM |
| SPI · Spinner | VORTAC | 112.70 · 74X | High | r090° / 30 NM |
| CMI · Champaign | VORTAC | 115.75 · 104Y | Low | r249° / 36.4 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 49LL — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
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
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
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
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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 in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 49LL?
Decatur Conference Center and Hotel Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 30 ft. See the Runways section 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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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.