Dixon Correctional Center Heliport HeliportPrivate
78IL · Dixon, IL · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:40 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:27 AM | 10:27Z |
| Sunrise | 05:57 AM | 10:57Z |
| Sunset | 08:09 PM | 01:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:40 PM | 01:40Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 40 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for 78IL.
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 78IL — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 78IL
- Coordinates
- 41.8725, -89.4839
- Elevation
- 794 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 2000/07
- Distance from city
- 2 N
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SS-SR
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 · 5 notes
General
- ADDITIONAL CONTACT - DENNIS MCCOY - 815-288-5561 - DENNIS.J.MCCOY@DOC.ILLINOIS.GOV
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
Lighting
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING OUT OF SERVICE INDFLY.
Contact
- ADDNL CTC - ANDREA 815-288-5561
- EXT 2805.
Nearby airports
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About 78IL
Dixon Correctional Center Heliport (78IL) is a heliport in Dixon, IL, at 794 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 78IL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 78IL have a control tower?
No. Dixon Correctional Center Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 78IL?
Dixon Correctional Center Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 78IL?
Dixon Correctional Center Heliport is in Dixon, IL, at an elevation of 794 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.8725, -89.4839.
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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 78IL 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.