Illinois Dept of Transportation Nr 6 Heliport Heliport
74LL · Springfield, IL
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:35 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:34 AM | 10:34Z |
| Sunrise | 06:03 AM | 11:03Z |
| Sunset | 08:06 PM | 01:06Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:35 PM | 01:35Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 16 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
SPI 112.70
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPI · Spinner | VORTAC | 112.70 · 74X | High | r233° / 5.9 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 74LL — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 74LL
- Coordinates
- 39.7789, -89.7784
- Elevation
- 630 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for 74LL.
Nearby airports
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About 74LL
Illinois Dept of Transportation Nr 6 Heliport (74LL) is a heliport in Springfield, IL, at 630 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 16 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 74LL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 74LL?
Illinois Dept of Transportation Nr 6 Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 16 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 74LL?
Illinois Dept of Transportation Nr 6 Heliport is in Springfield, IL, at an elevation of 630 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.7789, -89.7784.
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