First Area Police Hdqtrs Heliport

Chicago, Illinois

First Area Police Hdqtrs Heliport

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Category: Heliports

About

Location Summary

The First Area Police Headquarters Heliport served the Chicago Police Department's former Area 1 headquarters. It is located on the Near South Side of Chicago.

Operational Status

Reports indicate the heliport (FAA LID: IL69) has been listed as closed indefinitely. It was historically used for police aviation operations.

Historical Usage

When active, it supported law enforcement missions, including aerial surveillance and rapid deployment units. The pad was restricted to police and fire department helicopters.

Location Context

The site is near the current Chicago Public Safety Headquarters, which houses the police and fire departments' administrative offices.