8LL8
Miners Memorial Health Center Heliport
West Frankfort, IllinoisElevation 402 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
Miners Memorial Health Center Heliport is in West Frankfort, Illinois. Field elevation 402 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerDARRELL BRYANT
Manager phone618-932-2155
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8LL8
SectionalST LOUIS
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)COLUMBIA
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.8994, -88.9539
Distance from city1 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
›FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 618-932-2155.
›PRVDD APCH/DEP FM 175-185 & 295-305; AREA MKD; WIND INDICATOR MAINTAINED; COMPLY WITH PART 91.126(B)(2).
›EXT 345
›SHARON PULLIAM
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8LL8 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8LL8. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8LL8 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8LL8. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8LL8?
8LL8 sits at 402 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8LL8?
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.