18IL
AMITA Health Medical Center La Grange Heliport
La Grange, IllinoisElevation 700 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
RWY H1
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
AMITA Health Medical Center La Grange Heliport is in La Grange, Illinois. Field elevation 700 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerKURT MARTZ
Manager phone708-245-8316
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA18IL
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.7970, -87.8873
Distance from city1 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White-green-yellow (heliport)
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.
›OWNER IS; ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS DBA LA GRANGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
›AND FLOOD LGTS.
›MEDICAL USE.
›24 HRS
›ROOFTOP.
›FOR PERIMETER AND FLOOD LGTS CALL 708-245-4912/708-245-3999.
›PROVIDED APCH/DEP 010-030 DEGSS & 180-200 DEGS; NON-OBSTN WIND INDICATOR MAINTAINED; TREES AT N PERIMETER OF BLDG (HELIPORT CONSTRUCTION SITE) REMOVED; FLAG POLE TO S LGTD.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 18IL have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 18IL. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 18IL have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 18IL. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 18IL?
18IL sits at 700 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 18IL?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.