Vienna Correctional Center HeliportPrivate

IL61 · Grantsburg, IL · Non-towered · Open on the map

Elevation
510 ft MSL
Longest runway
60 ft H1/
Runway
1
Mag var
1E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at IL61. Nearby reporting stations: KPAH (20 NM), KMWA (24 NM), KHSB (27 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:20 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:16 AM11:16Z
Sunrise06:42 AM11:42Z
Sunset06:54 PM23:54Z
Evening civil twilight
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07:20 PM00:20Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:20 PM → 06:16 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:54 PM → 05:42 AM

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Runways

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

CNG 113.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CNG · Cunningham VOR/DME 113.10 · 78X Low r004° / 23.5 NM

Charts & procedures

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
IL61
Coordinates
37.3971, -88.7748
Elevation
510 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1E
Sectional chart
ST LOUIS
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
COLUMBIA · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1988/04
Distance from city
2 E
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ILLINOIS DEPT OF CORRECTIONS
1301 CONCORDIA COURT, SPRINGFIELD, IL
618-658-8371
Manager
DARRON HYTE
1301 CONCORDIA, ROUTE 146 E, SPRINGFIELD, IL
618-658-8371
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.

Nearby airports

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About IL61

Vienna Correctional Center (IL61) is a heliport in Grantsburg, IL, at 510 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 60 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IL61, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does IL61 have a control tower?

No. Vienna Correctional Center is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at IL61?

Vienna Correctional Center has 1 runway; the longest is 60 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is IL61?

Vienna Correctional Center is in Grantsburg, IL, at an elevation of 510 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.3971, -88.7748.

More about IL61

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 IL61 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.

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