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6IL8

Centralia Correctional Center Heliport

Centralia, IllinoisElevation 465 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 100 ft

H1
Dimensions
100 x 100 ft
Surface
Concrete
Edge lights
PERI
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

Centralia Correctional Center Heliport is in Centralia, Illinois. Field elevation 465 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerGEOFF BURRIS
Manager phone618-533-4111
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA6IL8
SectionalST LOUIS
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)COLUMBIA
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.5544, -89.1964
Distance from city4 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›OTHER CONTACT MICHAEL W. WOODWARD 618-533-4111; MICHAEL.W.WOODWARD@ILLINOIS.GOV
›18 FT TREES 187 FT N.
›PRVD APP/DEP 150-220 DEGREES, WIND INDICATOR IS MAINTAINED.
›FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
›X2405
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗6IL8 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 6IL8 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 6IL8. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 6IL8 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 6IL8. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 6IL8?
6IL8 sits at 465 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 6IL8?
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.
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