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Heliport

Schaumburg Municipal Helistop

ICAO 4H1🇺🇸 Chicago/Schaumburg
Coordinates
42.0478°N, 88.0527°W
Elevation
730 ft (223 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.9° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:57
Sunrise
05:30
Sunset
20:27
Civil dusk
21:01

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 Schaumburg Municipal Helistop

The Schaumburg Municipal Helistop is a public-use heliport located in and owned by the Village of Schaumburg, Illinois. Established in 1989, Schaumburg was the first Chicago suburb with a public-use heliport.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H125 ft / 8 m25 ftConc-gUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
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
Obstacle381 ft741 ft
Obstacle344 ft791 ft
Obstacle299 ft768 ft
Obstacle643 ft
Obstacle630 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Schaumburg Municipal Helistop.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Schaumburg Municipal Helistop located?

Schaumburg Municipal Helistop is heliport located in Chicago/Schaumburg, United States, at an elevation of 730 ft (223 m).

How many runways does Schaumburg Municipal Helistop have?

Schaumburg Municipal Helistop has 1 runway, the longest being 25 ft / 8 m.

What time zone is Schaumburg Municipal Helistop in?

Schaumburg Municipal Helistop is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Schaumburg Municipal Helistop?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Schaumburg Municipal Helistop is approximately 3.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Schaumburg Municipal Helistop?

The nearest airport to Schaumburg Municipal Helistop is Schaumburg Regional Airport (K06C), about 4.1 nm to the ssw, followed by Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Chicago Executive Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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