Airport information
- FAA LID
- 22IL
- Coordinates
- 42.4128, -90.3996
- Elevation
- 820 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1991/07
- Distance from city
- 2 E
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:50 AM | 09:50Z |
| Sunrise | 05:25 AM | 10:25Z |
| Sunset | 08:42 PM | 01:42Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:17 PM | 02:17Z |
Plan a flight from 22IL
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
1,900 ft × 100 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 1,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DBQ · Dubuque | VORTAC | 115.80 | r083° / 13.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 22IL. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD THAT OBSTRUCTION TO APCH SLOPE ARE REMOVED/LOWERED TO PRVD A 20:1 APCH CLNC SOME OBSTRUCTIONS ARE POWERLINE E OF RY & TREES PRESENT OFF EITHER RY END; AREA OF 125 FT ON EITHER SIDE OF RY IS CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 22IL in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 22IL
Heller Airport (22IL) is an airport in Galena, IL, at 820 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 22IL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 22IL have a control tower?
No. Heller Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 22IL?
Heller Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 22IL?
Heller Airport is in Galena, IL, at an elevation of 820 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.4128, -90.3996.
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