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IL70

Wgn-Tv Heliport

Chicago, IllinoisElevation 591 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 100 ft

H1
Dimensions
100 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Edge lights
PERI
RWY H1
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Wgn-Tv Heliport is in Chicago, Illinois. Field elevation 591 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerTHOMAS WALSH
Manager phone(773) 883-3300
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAIL70
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.9483, -87.6933
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›(A30) APCH ZONES 180 DEG & 355 DEG.
›AND FLOOD LGTS.
›AS SCHEDULED FOR COMPANY USE.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗IL70 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does IL70 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for IL70. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does IL70 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for IL70. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at IL70?
IL70 sits at 591 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for IL70?
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.