78IL
Dixon Correctional Center Heliport
Dixon, IllinoisElevation 794 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
Dixon Correctional Center Heliport is in Dixon, Illinois. Field elevation 794 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerLOUIS LEFFELMAN
Manager phone815-288-5561
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA78IL
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.8725, -89.4839
Distance from city2 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ADDNL CTC - ANDREA 815-288-5561
›EXTERIOR LIGHTING OUT OF SERVICE INDFLY.
›PRVDD APCH & DEP ROUTES 020 DEGS OR 180 DEGS, AREA IS MKD, WIND INDICATOR IS MAINTAINED & COMPLY WITH 14 CFR SECTION 91.126(B)(2).
›ADDITIONAL CONTACT - DENNIS MCCOY - 815-288-5561 - DENNIS.J.MCCOY@DOC.ILLINOIS.GOV
›EXT 2805.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 78IL have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 78IL. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 78IL have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 78IL. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 78IL?
78IL sits at 794 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 78IL?
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.