TF8

VFR

TINLEY PARK HELISTOP

CHICAGO/TINLEY PARK · ILLINOIS

Elev
760'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:15Z
VFR sectional · TF8
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Before you fly into TF8
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,760'
MSL · field 760' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF TF8

TF8 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KIGQ (LANSING MUNI) · 12.5 NM away. Conditions at TF8 may differ.

METAR · KIGQ

Observed 16:15Z

KIGQ 271615Z AUTO 15013G17KT 10SM -RA SCT046 BKN060 OVC090 15/11 A2982 RMK AO2 T01520108
Wind
150° @ 13G17 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 11°C
Altimeter
29.82 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,066 ft
Ceiling
6,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
20 NM SSW
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
IKK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PAT CARR, DIR EMER MGMT
Address
17355 S. 68TH CT, TINLEY PARK IL 60477

Flight service · Hours

FSS IKK
KANKAKEE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • UNATTENDED

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
150° · 13 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
TF8 · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery, contact Chicago Approach at 847-289-0926.Show FAA
  • There are 32-foot unlit power lines 95 feet south, a 40-foot building 120 feet northwest, 33-foot lighted poles 293 feet west, and a 90-foot lighted tower 250 feet northwest of the pad.Show FAA
  • There are 31-foot trees 190 feet east of the final approach and takeoff area and 100 feet north of the approach centerline resulting in 5 to 1 approach clearance to the east.Show FAA
  • Ingress and egress routes are 090 degrees and 270 degrees.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • H1There is a 60-foot by 60-foot helicopter parking pad located 75 feet north of the landing pad.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERThe 24-hour dispatch center can be reached at 708-444-5300.Show FAA
  • OWNERThe 24-hour non-emergency number is 708-444-5300.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · TF8

Answer card
ICAO
TF8
Name
TINLEY PARK HELISTOP
Location
CHICAGO/TINLEY PARK, ILLINOIS
Elevation
760 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,760 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 13 kt
Favored runway now

Tinley Park Helistop is in Chicago/Tinley Park, Illinois. The field elevation is 760 ft MSL. This is a heliport with no runways listed, so the longest runway does not apply here. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern reference for light piston traffic only if it fits the operation. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

The published remarks matter here. Clearance delivery goes through Chicago Approach at 847-289-0926. The pad area has several close-in obstacles. These include unlit power lines south of the pad, a building northwest of it, lighted poles to the west and a lighted tower northwest of the pad. Trees east of the FATO also reduce clearance on that side. Ingress and egress routes are 090 degrees and 270 degrees. There is also a 60-foot by 60-foot helicopter parking pad 75 feet north of the landing pad.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current support details before arrival. This is a low-altitude, obstacle-sensitive stop, so brief the approach path carefully and keep the published routes in mind.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at TF8 Tinley Park Helistop?
The field elevation is 760 ft MSL. Plan your approach and departure with the local obstacle environment in mind.
Is there a tower at Tinley Park Helistop?
No. TF8 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and coordinate as needed with Chicago Approach for clearance delivery at 847-289-0926.
Does TF8 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for TF8. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at TF8?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL reference only if it fits the aircraft and operation. Then verify the current Chart Supplement before arrival.
What obstacles should I watch for at Tinley Park Helistop?
The published remarks call out unlit power lines south of the pad, a building northwest of the pad, lighted poles west of the pad and a lighted tower northwest of the pad. Trees east of the FATO also affect clearance.
What are the published ingress and egress routes at TF8?
The published routes are 090 degrees and 270 degrees. Brief those directions before arrival so your approach and departure stay aligned with the published guidance.
Are there any on-field FBOs at TF8?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current support and handling details.
Who do I call for dispatch or non-emergency contact at TF8?
The published 24-hour dispatch center and non-emergency number is 708-444-5300. Use that number if you need airport contact before arrival.

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