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Runway
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Frequencies
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Procedures
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NOTAMs
Quick Facts
ICAO
2IL6
FAA
2IL6
Elevation
706 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
39.888, -87.817
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
706 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
CHICAGO
Coordinates
39.8883, -87.8165
Ownership
Private
Current Weather
METAR KPRG 091835Z AUTO 20013G16KT 10SM SCT023 SCT032 BKN039 30/25 A2997 RMK AO2 T03030245
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
200° at 13 kt G16
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
30.3°C
Dewpoint
24.5°C
Altimeter
1015.00 inHg
Cloud Cover
BKN
Nearest weather from KPRG (14 NM away)
Observed 2026-06-09 18:35Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 40 ft | 40 ft | CONC | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for 2IL6.
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2IL6 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
MCDOWELL (2IL6) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in SIDELL, Illinois, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 706 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 39.8883°N, 87.8165°W.
Helipads
MCDOWELL has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 40 feet by 40 feet with a conc surface.
Communications & Operations
MCDOWELL is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at MCDOWELL is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2IL6?
2IL6 is the ICAO identifier for MCDOWELL, a public-use airport located in SIDELL, Illinois, United States.
How many runways does MCDOWELL have?
MCDOWELL (2IL6) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of 2IL6?
The field elevation of MCDOWELL is 706 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at 2IL6?
No fuel types are currently listed for MCDOWELL. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at 2IL6?
The current flight category at MCDOWELL is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at 2IL6?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for MCDOWELL.
How do I access complete data for 2IL6?
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Where is MCDOWELL located?
MCDOWELL (2IL6) is located in SIDELL, Illinois, United States, at an elevation of 706 ft MSL.