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Heliport

Henry Valve Company Heliport

ICAO 13LL🇺🇸 Melrose Park
Coordinates
41.9089°N, 87.8741°W
Elevation
640 ft (195 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
4° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:56
Sunrise
05:29
Sunset
20:27
Civil dusk
21:00

About 14h 57m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Henry Valve Company Heliport

Henry Valve Company Heliport is a heliport in Melrose Park, United States. It sits at an elevation of 640 ft (195 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 25 ft / 8 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 4.4 nm to the nnw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H125 ft / 8 m25 ftConcUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CHICAGO CLASS B AREA AClass BControlledGND10000 ft MSL
CHICAGO CLASS B AREA BClass BControlled1900 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
CHICAGO CLASS B AREA CClass BControlled3000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
CHICAGO CLASS B AREA DClass BControlled3600 ft MSL10000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
WGN-AM (Chicago)751 ft696 ft
WMAQ-AM (Chicago)748 ft738 ft
Park Place Tower531 ft623 ft
727 West Madison495 ft679 ft
Skybridge420 ft627 ft
K2367 ft600 ft
Arkadia Tower364 ft577 ft
Obstacle344 ft791 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Henry Valve Company Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Henry Valve Company Heliport located?

Henry Valve Company Heliport is heliport located in Melrose Park, United States, at an elevation of 640 ft (195 m).

How many runways does Henry Valve Company Heliport have?

Henry Valve Company Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 25 ft / 8 m.

What time zone is Henry Valve Company Heliport in?

Henry Valve Company Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Henry Valve Company Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Henry Valve Company Heliport is approximately 4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Henry Valve Company Heliport?

The nearest airport to Henry Valve Company Heliport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 4.4 nm to the nnw, followed by Chicago Midway International Airport and Schaumburg Regional Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Henry Valve Company Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.