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Heliport

Illinois Dept of Transportation Nr 6 Heliport

ICAO 74LL🇺🇸 Springfield
Coordinates
39.7789°N, 89.7784°W
Elevation
630 ft (192 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:12
Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
20:27
Civil dusk
20:59

About 14h 43m 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 Illinois Dept of Transportation Nr 6 Heliport

Illinois Dept of Transportation Nr 6 Heliport is a heliport in Springfield, United States. It sits at an elevation of 630 ft (192 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 16 ft / 5 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Springfield Southwest Airpark (IL97), about 2.9 nm to the ssw.

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
H116 ft / 5 m16 ftWoodUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SPRINGFIELD CAPITAL AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlled1800 ft MSL4600 ft MSL
SPRINGFIELD CAPITAL AIRPORT CLASS CClass CControlledGND4600 ft MSL
SPRINGFIELD CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 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
Obstacle571 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Illinois Dept of Transportation Nr 6 Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Illinois Dept of Transportation Nr 6 Heliport located?

Illinois Dept of Transportation Nr 6 Heliport is heliport located in Springfield, United States, at an elevation of 630 ft (192 m).

How many runways does Illinois Dept of Transportation Nr 6 Heliport have?

Illinois Dept of Transportation Nr 6 Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 16 ft / 5 m.

What time zone is Illinois Dept of Transportation Nr 6 Heliport in?

Illinois Dept of Transportation Nr 6 Heliport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Illinois Dept of Transportation Nr 6 Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Illinois Dept of Transportation Nr 6 Heliport is approximately 2.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Illinois Dept of Transportation Nr 6 Heliport?

The nearest airport to Illinois Dept of Transportation Nr 6 Heliport is Springfield Southwest Airpark (IL97), about 2.9 nm to the ssw, followed by Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport and Richardson Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Illinois Dept of Transportation Nr 6 Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.