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Frequencies
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Procedures
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NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
5IL1
Elevation
750 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
42.346, -89.287
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
750 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
CHICAGO
Coordinates
42.3461, -89.2865
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR KRFD 220854Z 03006KT 10SM OVC055 11/04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP217 T01110044 55010 $
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
30° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
11.1°C
Dewpoint
4.4°C
Altimeter
1021.80 inHg
Cloud Cover
OVC
Nearest weather from KRFD (15 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-22 08:54Z
Nearby Weather Cameras
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Lake in the Hills
NorthWest · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total
59 NM away
Illinois Valley Regional
SouthWest · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total
60 NM away
8 camera angles available
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| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 20 ft | 20 ft | CONC | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for 5IL1.
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5IL1 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
OLSON (5IL1) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in PECATONICA, Illinois, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 750 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 42.3461°N, 89.2865°W.
Helipads
OLSON has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 20 feet by 20 feet with a conc surface.
Communications & Operations
OLSON is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Weather Cameras
2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near OLSON, 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 OLSON 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 5IL1?
5IL1 is the ICAO identifier for OLSON, a public-use airport located in PECATONICA, Illinois, United States.
How many runways does OLSON have?
OLSON (5IL1) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of 5IL1?
The field elevation of OLSON is 750 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at 5IL1?
No fuel types are currently listed for OLSON. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at 5IL1?
The current flight category at OLSON is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at 5IL1?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for OLSON.
How do I access complete data for 5IL1?
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Where is OLSON located?
OLSON (5IL1) is located in PECATONICA, Illinois, United States, at an elevation of 750 ft MSL.
Does 5IL1 have weather cameras?
5IL1 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.