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Procedures
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NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
45IL
Elevation
684 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
42.255, -87.864
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
684 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
CHICAGO
Coordinates
42.2547, -87.8644
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR KUGN 220751Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM OVC095 09/05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP224 T00940050
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
80° at 7 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
9.4°C
Dewpoint
5°C
Altimeter
1022.40 inHg
Cloud Cover
OVC
Nearest weather from KUGN (10 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-22 07:51Z
Nearby Weather Cameras
No camera at 45IL. Showing nearest cameras.
Lake in the Hills
NorthWest · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total
27 NM away
Illinois Valley Regional
SouthWest · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total
94 NM away
8 camera angles available
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| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 46 ft | 46 ft | CONC | PERI |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for 45IL.
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45IL Operational Overview
Location & Facility
NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL (45IL) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in LAKE FOREST, Illinois, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 684 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 42.2547°N, 87.8644°W.
Helipads
NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 46 feet by 46 feet with a conc surface.
Communications & Operations
NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Weather Cameras
2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL 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 45IL?
45IL is the ICAO identifier for NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL, a public-use airport located in LAKE FOREST, Illinois, United States.
How many runways does NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL have?
NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL (45IL) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of 45IL?
The field elevation of NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL is 684 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at 45IL?
No fuel types are currently listed for NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at 45IL?
The current flight category at NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at 45IL?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL.
How do I access complete data for 45IL?
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Where is NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL located?
NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL (45IL) is located in LAKE FOREST, Illinois, United States, at an elevation of 684 ft MSL.
Does 45IL have weather cameras?
45IL does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.