Chicago, US 🇺🇸 Heliport
ICAO
US-4780
IATA
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Elevation
582 ft
Region
US-IL
Local Time
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Loading...GPS Code: IL09
Local Code: IL09
Location: 41.848206° N, -87.648395° E
Continent: North America
Type: Heliport
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Chicago Helicopter Experience Heliport (US-4780) is officially known as Vertiport Chicago. It is classified as a commercial and private heliport, also serving as critical infrastructure for emergency medical services (EMS), particularly for organ and patient transfers.
Vertiport Chicago functions as a Fixed Base Operation (FBO) for helicopter owners and operators, offering landing pads, parking, 24-hour refueling, and executive and pilot lounges. While Chicago Helicopter Experience was a prominent initial operator providing tours and transportation, it is now permanently closed. Current operators and services include other helicopter tour companies like Fly Heli and Heli Chicago.
The facility, launched in April 2015, is located at 1339 S Wood St, Chicago, IL 60608, near the Illinois Medical District. It is noted as North America's largest and Chicago's only dedicated vertical helicopter landing facility, encompassing ten acres with 30,000 square feet of hangar space and four helicopter parking spots.
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