Alsip Fire Department HeliportPrivate
IS81 · Alsip, IL · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:18 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:09 AM | 11:09Z |
| Sunrise | 06:37 AM | 11:37Z |
| Sunset | 06:50 PM | 23:50Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:18 PM | 00:18Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 80 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
CGT 114.20 · EON 113.20 · JOT 112.30 · +2
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGT · Chicago Heights | VORTAC | 114.20 · 89X | Low | r319° / 12.7 NM |
| EON · Peotone | VORTAC | 113.20 · 79X | Low | r002° / 24.4 NM |
| JOT · Joliet | VOR/DME | 112.30 · 70X | High | r071° / 26.7 NM |
| DPA · Dupage | VOR/DME | 114.55 · 92Y | Low | r113° / 29.8 NM |
| OBK · Northbrook | VOR/DME | 113.00 · 77X | High | r167° / 34 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IS81 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- IS81
- Coordinates
- 41.6750, -87.7495
- Elevation
- 623 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1982/02
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
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 · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.
Lighting
- FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 708-385-6902.
Nearby airports
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About IS81
Alsip Fire Department (IS81) is a heliport in Alsip, IL, at 623 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 80 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IS81, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IS81 have a control tower?
No. Alsip Fire Department is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at IS81?
Alsip Fire Department has 1 runway; the longest is 80 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IS81?
Alsip Fire Department is in Alsip, IL, at an elevation of 623 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.6750, -87.7495.
More about IS81
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 IS81 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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