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University of Chicago Hospitals Heliport

ICAO 4IS3🇺🇸 Chicago
Coordinates
41.7884°N, 87.6042°W
Elevation
665 ft (203 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
4.2° W

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:34
Sunrise
07:02
Sunset
18:12
Civil dusk
18:40

About 11h 10m 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 University of Chicago Hospitals Heliport

University of Chicago Hospitals Heliport is a heliport in Chicago, United States. It sits at an elevation of 665 ft (203 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 38 ft / 12 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), about 6.6 nm to the w.

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

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
H138 ft / 12 m30 ftPspUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CHICAGO CLASS B AREA CClass BControlled3000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
CHICAGO CLASS B AREA DClass BControlled3600 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
CHICAGO CLASS CClass CControlled2300 ft MSL3600 ft MSL
CHICAGO CLASS CClass CControlled1900 ft MSL3600 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 University of Chicago Hospitals Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is University of Chicago Hospitals Heliport located?

University of Chicago Hospitals Heliport is heliport located in Chicago, United States, at an elevation of 665 ft (203 m).

How many runways does University of Chicago Hospitals Heliport have?

University of Chicago Hospitals Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 38 ft / 12 m.

What time zone is University of Chicago Hospitals Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at University of Chicago Hospitals Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at University of Chicago Hospitals Heliport is approximately 4.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near University of Chicago Hospitals Heliport?

The nearest airport to University of Chicago Hospitals Heliport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), about 6.6 nm to the w, followed by Gary/Chicago International Airport and Lansing Municipal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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