Thacker Airport Private

11LL · Chenoa, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
720 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,250 ft N/S
Runway
1
Mag var
0E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:38 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:24 AM10:24Z
Sunrise05:54 AM10:54Z
Sunset08:07 PM01:07Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:38 PM01:38Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:38 PM → 05:24 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:07 PM → 04:54 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 090°downwind 180°base 270°final 000°45° entryNS

RWY NRIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
000° mag · 000° true
Dimensions
2,250 × 100 ft
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the right downwind (heading 180°) on the 45° at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY N

Edge lights: Low.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

RBS 116.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
RBS · Roberts VOR/DME 116.80 · 115X Low r285° / 28.8 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 11LL — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
11LL
Coordinates
40.7225, -88.7691
Elevation
720 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
0E
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
KANKAKEE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1977/10
Distance from city
2 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BILL THACKER
25899 E 3000 N RD, CHENOA, IL
(309) 287-3719
Manager
BILL THACKER
25899 E 3000 N RD, CHENOA, IL
(309) 287-3719
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC ST LOUIS APCH AT 314-890-1017.

Lighting

  • ACTVT LIRL RWY N/S 5 CLICKS ON 122.90.

Nearby airports

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About 11LL

Thacker Airport (11LL) is an airport in Chenoa, IL, at 720 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,250 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 11LL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 11LL have a control tower?

No. Thacker Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 11LL?

Thacker Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,250 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 11LL?

Thacker Airport is in Chenoa, IL, at an elevation of 720 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.7225, -88.7691.

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