20IL
Palos Community Hospital Heliport
Palos Heights, IllinoisElevation 717 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
Palos Community Hospital Heliport is in Palos Heights, Illinois. Field elevation 717 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerDAVID ZIMAN
Manager phone(708) 923-4860
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA20IL
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.6691, -87.8124
Distance from city0 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White-green-yellow (heliport)
UNICOM123.050
FREQUENCIES
Communications
123.050
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ROOFTOP HELIPORT.
›FOR PERIMETER LGTS KEY 123.05 5 TIMES; 1 TIME FOR OFF.
›PRVDD APCH/DEP CONDUCTED 180 DEG AND 360 DEG; TAKE OFF/LDNG AREA MKD; MAINTAIN WIND INDICATOR; TREE SOUTH OFHELIPAD BE REMOVED OR TOPPED TO PRVD 8:1 SLOPE.
›ROTG BCN OPER 24 HRS.
›ADDNL CTC LUCAS KIBBON 708-923-4860; LUCAS.KIBBON@NM.ORG
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.
›MEDICAL USE.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 20IL have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 20IL. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 20IL have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 20IL. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 20IL?
20IL sits at 717 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 20IL?
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.