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Heliport

Ascension Mercy Heliport

ICAO IL21🇺🇸 Aurora
Coordinates
41.7858°N, 88.3245°W
Elevation
700 ft (213 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.6° W

Daylight today(Aug 31, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:50
Sunrise
06:19
Sunset
19:30
Civil dusk
19:59

About 13h 11m 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 Ascension Mercy Heliport

Ascension Mercy Heliport is a heliport in Aurora, United States. It sits at an elevation of 700 ft (213 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 75 ft / 23 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Naper Aero Club Airport (LL10), about 6.2 nm to the ese.

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
H175 ft / 23 m75 ftAsphUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CHICAGO CLASS B AREA DClass BControlled3600 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
CHICAGO CLASS B AREA FClass BControlled4000 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
Obstacle381 ft741 ft
Obstacle344 ft791 ft
Obstacle299 ft768 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ascension Mercy Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ascension Mercy Heliport located?

Ascension Mercy Heliport is heliport located in Aurora, United States, at an elevation of 700 ft (213 m).

How many runways does Ascension Mercy Heliport have?

Ascension Mercy Heliport has 1 runway, the longest being 75 ft / 23 m.

What time zone is Ascension Mercy Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Ascension Mercy Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ascension Mercy Heliport is approximately 3.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ascension Mercy Heliport?

The nearest airport to Ascension Mercy Heliport is Naper Aero Club Airport (LL10), about 6.2 nm to the ese, followed by Wormley Airport and Aurora Municipal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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