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Heliport

Gottlieb Heliport

ICAO 14LL🇺🇸 Melrose Park
Coordinates
41.9114°N, 87.8436°W
Elevation
688 ft (210 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 Gottlieb Heliport

Gottlieb Heliport is a heliport in Melrose Park, United States. It sits at an elevation of 688 ft (210 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft / 12 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 4.9 nm to the nw.

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
H140 ft / 12 m40 ftConcLightedOpen

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
Willis Tower1,450 ft633 ft
875 N Michigan1,125 ft574 ft
Aon Center1,115 ft614 ft
Franklin Center North Tower1,007 ft738 ft
Two Prudential Plaza994 ft748 ft
311 South Wacker Drive961 ft620 ft
One Prudential Plaza912 ft735 ft
NEMA Chicago896 ft574 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gottlieb Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gottlieb Heliport located?

Gottlieb Heliport is heliport located in Melrose Park, United States, at an elevation of 688 ft (210 m).

How many runways does Gottlieb Heliport have?

Gottlieb Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 40 ft / 12 m.

What time zone is Gottlieb Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Gottlieb Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gottlieb 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 Gottlieb Heliport?

The nearest airport to Gottlieb Heliport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 4.9 nm to the nw, followed by Chicago Midway International Airport and Schaumburg Regional Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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