Deaconess Illinois Medical Center HeliportPrivate
5IL6 · Marion, IL · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:21 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:16 AM | 11:16Z |
| Sunrise | 06:43 AM | 11:43Z |
| Sunset | 06:55 PM | 23:55Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:21 PM | 00:21Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 55 ft | |
| H2/ | 35 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for 5IL6.
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5IL6 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5IL6
- Coordinates
- 37.7427, -88.9925
- Elevation
- 451 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBIA · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 2003/01
- Distance from city
- 4 W
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
Lighting
- ACTVT PERIMETER LGTS BY CLG 618-998-7000 OR MERCY FREQ 155.340
Obstructions
- 30 FT PLINE 170 FT WEST; 16 FT POLE 140 FT NORTH; 45 FT BLDG 130 FT EAST; AND 30 FT POLES 320 FT SOUTH.
Nearby airports
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About 5IL6
Deaconess Illinois Medical Center (5IL6) is a heliport in Marion, IL, at 451 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 55 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5IL6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5IL6 have a control tower?
No. Deaconess Illinois Medical Center is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 5IL6?
Deaconess Illinois Medical Center has 2 runways; the longest is 55 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5IL6?
Deaconess Illinois Medical Center is in Marion, IL, at an elevation of 451 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.7427, -88.9925.
More about 5IL6
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 5IL6 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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