Kingdon RLA-H Heliport HeliportPrivate
8IL6 · El Paso, IL · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:35 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:28 AM | 10:28Z |
| Sunrise | 05:58 AM | 10:58Z |
| Sunset | 08:05 PM | 01:05Z |
| 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/ | 40 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
BDF 114.70 · RBS 116.80 · PIA 115.20
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BDF · Bradford | TACAN | 114.70 · 94X | — | r129° / 37.2 NM |
| RBS · Roberts | VOR/DME | 116.80 · 115X | Low | r286° / 37.5 NM |
| PIA · Peoria | VORTAC | 115.20 · 99X | Low | r078° / 38.8 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8IL6 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8IL6
- Coordinates
- 40.7696, -88.9491
- Elevation
- 713 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2022/02
- Distance from city
- 4 NE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
Contact
- DKINGDONINC@GMAIL.COM
Nearby airports
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About 8IL6
Kingdon RLA-H Heliport (8IL6) is a heliport in El Paso, IL, at 713 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 8IL6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8IL6 have a control tower?
No. Kingdon RLA-H Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 8IL6?
Kingdon RLA-H Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8IL6?
Kingdon RLA-H Heliport is in El Paso, IL, at an elevation of 713 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.7696, -88.9491.
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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 8IL6 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.