Olson HeliportPrivate
5IL1 · Pecatonica, IL · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:25 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:15 AM | 11:15Z |
| Sunrise | 06:43 AM | 11:43Z |
| Sunset | 06:57 PM | 23:57Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:25 PM | 00:25Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 20 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
JVL 114.30
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JVL · Janesville | VOR/DME | 114.30 · 90X | Low | r209° / 15 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5IL1 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5IL1
- Coordinates
- 42.3461, -89.2865
- Elevation
- 750 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1993/04
- Distance from city
- 5 NE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
Obstructions
- 35 FT BLDGS 100 FT & 200 FT SW; 40 FT TREES 150 FT SW.
Nearby airports
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About 5IL1
Olson (5IL1) is a heliport in Pecatonica, IL, at 750 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 20 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5IL1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5IL1 have a control tower?
No. Olson is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 5IL1?
Olson has 1 runway; the longest is 20 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5IL1?
Olson is in Pecatonica, IL, at an elevation of 750 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.3461, -89.2865.
More about 5IL1
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 5IL1 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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