Chicago Helicopter Experience Heliport Heliport
IL09 · Chicago, IL
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:33 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:19 AM | 10:19Z |
| Sunrise | 05:50 AM | 10:50Z |
| Sunset | 08:02 PM | 01:02Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:33 PM | 01:33Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 54 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
CGT 114.20 · OBK 113.00 · DPA 114.55 · +2
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGT · Chicago Heights | VORTAC | 114.20 · 89X | Low | r348° / 20.6 NM |
| OBK · Northbrook | VOR/DME | 113.00 · 77X | High | r151° / 26.2 NM |
| DPA · Dupage | VOR/DME | 114.55 · 92Y | Low | r092° / 31.5 NM |
| JOT · Joliet | VOR/DME | 112.30 · 70X | High | r057° / 35.1 NM |
| EON · Peotone | VORTAC | 113.20 · 79X | Low | r008° / 35.3 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IL09 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- IL09
- Coordinates
- 41.8482, -87.6484
- Elevation
- 582 ft MSL
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About IL09
Chicago Helicopter Experience Heliport (IL09) is a heliport in Chicago, IL, at 582 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 54 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IL09, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at IL09?
Chicago Helicopter Experience Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 54 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IL09?
Chicago Helicopter Experience Heliport is in Chicago, IL, at an elevation of 582 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.8482, -87.6484.
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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 IL09 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.