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IL09HELIPORT

Chicago Helicopter Experience Heliport

Chicago, Illinois

VFRUpdated 2h ago582 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

IL09

FAA

IL09

Elevation

582 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

41.848, -87.648

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

582 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

Coordinates

41.8482, -87.6484

Current Weather

METAR KMDW 132053Z 04008KT 10SM BKN085 11/02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP174 T01110022 51008

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

40° at 8 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

11.1°C

Dewpoint

2.2°C

Altimeter

1017.40 inHg

Cloud Cover

BKN

Nearest weather from KMDW (7 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 20:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at IL09. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Lake in the Hills facing West
Live

Lake in the Hills

West · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

45 NM away

4 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H154 ft54 ftCON-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for IL09.

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IL09 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

Chicago Helicopter Experience Heliport (IL09) is a heliport located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 582 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 41.8482°N, 87.6484°W.

Helipads

Chicago Helicopter Experience Heliport has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 54 feet by 54 feet with a con surface.

Communications & Operations

Chicago Helicopter Experience Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

1 FAA Weather Camera is available near Chicago Helicopter Experience Heliport, 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 Chicago Helicopter Experience Heliport 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 IL09?

IL09 is the ICAO identifier for Chicago Helicopter Experience Heliport, a public-use airport located in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

How many runways does Chicago Helicopter Experience Heliport have?

Chicago Helicopter Experience Heliport (IL09) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of IL09?

The field elevation of Chicago Helicopter Experience Heliport is 582 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at IL09?

No fuel types are currently listed for Chicago Helicopter Experience Heliport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at IL09?

The current flight category at Chicago Helicopter Experience Heliport is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at IL09?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for Chicago Helicopter Experience Heliport.

How do I access complete data for IL09?

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Where is Chicago Helicopter Experience Heliport located?

Chicago Helicopter Experience Heliport (IL09) is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States, at an elevation of 582 ft MSL.

Does IL09 have weather cameras?

IL09 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 5, 11:49 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 08:53 PM UTC