Mercyhealth System-Riverside Heliport HeliportPrivate
82IL · Rockford, IL · 908 ft elevation · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 82IL
- Coordinates
- 42.3152, -88.9602
- Elevation
- 908 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2018/11
- Distance from city
- 6 NE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:45 AM | 09:45Z |
| Sunrise | 05:20 AM | 10:20Z |
| Sunset | 08:36 PM | 01:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:11 PM | 02:11Z |
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Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r062° / 11.9 NM |
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r153° / 15.9 NM |
| PLL · Polo | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r047° / 32.7 NM |
| BUU · Burbun | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r234° / 36.8 NM |
| DPA · Du Page | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r311° / 37.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 82IL. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
Runways
- TLOF 52X52 FT, FATO 104X104 FT.
Contact
- EMAIL ADDRESS: BMYERS@RHSNET.ORG (ALL LOWER CASE)
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About 82IL
Mercyhealth System-Riverside Heliport (82IL) is a heliport in Rockford, IL, at 908 ft MSL. It has no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 82IL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 82IL have a control tower?
No. Mercyhealth System-Riverside Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
Where is 82IL?
Mercyhealth System-Riverside Heliport is in Rockford, IL, at an elevation of 908 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.3152, -88.9602.
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