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22IL

Heller Airport

Galena, IllinoisElevation 820 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,900 ft

15/33
Dimensions
1,900 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 15
RWY 33
Traffic patternRight

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Heller Airport is in Galena, Illinois. Field elevation 820 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDUSTAN DUGGAN
Manager phone563-599-9728
AttendedIREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA22IL
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.4128, -90.3996
Distance from city2 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD THAT OBSTRUCTION TO APCH SLOPE ARE REMOVED/LOWERED TO PRVD A 20:1 APCH CLNC SOME OBSTRUCTIONS ARE POWERLINE E OF RY & TREES PRESENT OFF EITHER RY END; AREA OF 125 FT ON EITHER SIDE OF RY IS CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗22IL on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 22IL have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 22IL. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 22IL have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 22IL. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 22IL?
22IL sits at 820 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 22IL?
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.