45IL
Lake Forest Hospital Heliport
Lake Forest, IllinoisElevation 680 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
Lake Forest Hospital Heliport is in Lake Forest, Illinois. Field elevation 680 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerDON COLBERT
Manager phone(847) 535-6565
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA45IL
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.2542, -87.8636
Distance from city1 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.
›FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 847-234-5600.
›TLOF 46X46 FT; FATO 83X83 FT; SA 15X15 FT; INGRESS/EGRESS 004/184-112/292.
›PRVDD APP/DEP OPNS ARE CONDUCTED FM 170 DEGS TO 320 DEGS; AREA IS MARKED; WIND INDICATOR IS MAINTAINED; TREES & LIGHTS ARE REMOVED/LOWERED; PILOTS BE ADVISED OF TALL TOWER NE.
›MEDICAL USE.
›150' TOWER LCTD NORTH OF HELIPAD APRXLY 130' FM CENTER OF PAD; 200' TOWERS LCTD EAST OF HELIPAD APRXLY 200' FM CENTER OF PAD.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 45IL have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 45IL. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 45IL have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 45IL. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 45IL?
45IL sits at 680 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 45IL?
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.