1
Runway
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Frequencies
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Procedures
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NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
IL70
Elevation
591 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
41.948, -87.693
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
591 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
CHICAGO
Coordinates
41.9483, -87.6933
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR KMDW 131553Z 08009G17KT 10SM BKN041 BKN048 12/04 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP155 T01220044
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
80° at 9 kt G17
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
12.2°C
Dewpoint
4.4°C
Altimeter
1015.70 inHg
Cloud Cover
BKN
Nearest weather from KMDW (10 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-13 15:53Z
Nearby Weather Cameras
No camera at IL70. Showing nearest cameras.
Lake in the Hills
West · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total
40 NM away
Illinois Valley Regional
East · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total
94 NM away
8 camera angles available
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| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 100 ft | 100 ft | ASPH | PERI |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for IL70.
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IL70 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
WGN-TV (IL70) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in CHICAGO, Illinois, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 591 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 41.9483°N, 87.6933°W.
Helipads
WGN-TV has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 100 feet by 100 feet with a asph surface.
Communications & Operations
WGN-TV is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Weather Cameras
2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near WGN-TV, 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 WGN-TV 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 IL70?
IL70 is the ICAO identifier for WGN-TV, a public-use airport located in CHICAGO, Illinois, United States.
How many runways does WGN-TV have?
WGN-TV (IL70) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of IL70?
The field elevation of WGN-TV is 591 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at IL70?
No fuel types are currently listed for WGN-TV. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at IL70?
The current flight category at WGN-TV is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at IL70?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for WGN-TV.
How do I access complete data for IL70?
Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for WGN-TV.
Where is WGN-TV located?
WGN-TV (IL70) is located in CHICAGO, Illinois, United States, at an elevation of 591 ft MSL.
Does IL70 have weather cameras?
IL70 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.