43IL
Vertiport Chicago Heliport
Chicago, IllinoisElevation 594 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
Vertiport Chicago Heliport is in Chicago, Illinois. Field elevation 594 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerDANIEL MOJICA
Manager phone312-405-1960
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA43IL
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.8621, -87.6702
Distance from city3 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
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
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.
›OWNER REQUESTS CHARTING ON CHICAGO HELICOPTER CHART.
›PRIVATELY OWNED: PRIVATE/PUBLIC USE, PRIOR PERMISSION REQUIRED (PPR).
›PRKG: HNGR, 4 PARKING SPOTS WITH TIE DOWNS.
›ADDITIONAL FBO SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE.
›APU / GPU: YES.
›OWNER REQUESTS ARPT BE CHARTED.
›MUST BE REQD IN ADVN.
›ROPES NOT PROVIDED
›BEACON OPER 24/7.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 43IL have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 43IL. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 43IL have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 43IL. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 43IL?
43IL sits at 594 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 43IL?
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.