Dixon Correctional Center Heliport (78IL) — Dixon, IL

Dixon Correctional Center Heliport (78IL)
78IL
Dixon Correctional Center Heliport (78IL)
Dixon, IL
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Dixon Correctional Center Heliport (78IL) is a private-use heliport located in Dixon, IL. The airport sits at an elevation of 794 feet above mean sea level. It features 1 runway.

Location & QuickFacts
FAA Information Effective 2026-09-03
Airport Identifier 78IL
Airport Status Operational
Longitude/Latitude 89°29'2.0800" W / 41°52'22.1500" N
-89.483911 / 41.872819 (Estimated)
Elevation 794.00 ft / 242.01 m (Estimated)
From nearest city 2 nautical miles N of Dixon, IL
Location Lee County, IL
Owner & Manager
Ownership Privately owned
Owner IL DEPT OF CORRECTIONS
Address DIXON CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
2600 N BRINTON
DIXON, IL 61021
Phone number 815-288-5561
Manager LOUIS LEFFELMAN
Address 2600 N BRINTON
DIXON, IL 61021
Phone number 815-288-5561
Airport Operations and Facilities
Airport Use Private
Wind indicator Yes
Segmented Circle No
Control Tower NON-ATCT
Lighting Schedule SS-SR
Sectional chart CHICAGO
Region AGL - Great Lakes
Responsible ARTCC ZAU - CHICAGO
Tie-in FSS IKK - KANKAKEE
FSS Toll Free 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Runway Information
Runway H1
Dimensions 40 x 40 ft (12 x 12 m)
Surface CONC
Surface treatment
Edge lights FLD
H1
Coordinates 41.872819 / -89.483911 0.000000 / 0.000000
Traffic pattern Left Left
Remarks
  • ADDITIONAL CONTACT - DENNIS MCCOY - 815-288-5561 - [email protected]
  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
  • PRVDD APCH & DEP ROUTES 020 DEGS OR 180 DEGS, AREA IS MKD, WIND INDICATOR IS MAINTAINED & COMPLY WITH 14 CFR SECTION 91.126(B)(2).