Sills-Anderson Heliport

Winnebago, US 🇺🇸 Closed Airport

ICAO

US-10716

IATA

-

Elevation

950 ft

Region

US-IL

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: 42.298599° N, -89.2425° E

Continent: NA

Type: Closed Airport

Keywords: 7IS1

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Designation Length Width Surface Status
H1/ 60 ft 60 ft TURF Active

Airport Closure Information

Last updated: Jul 26, 2025
Closure Date

The exact date of closure is not publicly documented. However, based on analysis of historical satellite imagery, the heliport appears to have been well-maintained until the early 2010s. Markings began to fade significantly between 2011 and 2016, suggesting it ceased regular operations and was likely officially closed within that timeframe, circa 2015.

Reason for Closure

The heliport was a private-use facility located on a residential property. The closure was not due to military conversion, a major accident, or broad economic factors affecting public airports. The most probable reason is a change in the property owner's circumstances, such as the sale of the property, the owner no longer operating a helicopter, or no longer having a need for private air access. Such closures are common for private airfields when they are no longer required by the owner.

Current Status

The site is currently a private residential property. The physical infrastructure of the helipad—a circular paved area—still exists. However, the painted markings are extremely faded and weathered, indicating a complete lack of maintenance for aviation purposes. The area now functions as part of the property's driveway or a general-purpose paved yard. It is not an active or operational aviation facility.

Historical Significance

Sills-Anderson Heliport was a private aviation facility. Its name suggests it was owned and operated by an individual or family named Sills-Anderson. The heliport consisted of a single paved helipad with painted markings, located on a large rural residential estate. Its operations were limited to serving the private transportation needs of the property's owner, handling light, privately-owned helicopters. It held no major commercial or public historical significance and was not open for public use.

Reopening Prospects

There are no known public plans or prospects for reopening the Sills-Anderson Heliport. As a private facility, any potential for reopening would depend entirely on the current or a future property owner having a need for a private helicopter and choosing to restore and potentially re-certify the site for aviation use. Given its private nature, it is highly unlikely to be reopened for public or commercial operations.

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