Gittleson Farms Airport Private

15IL · Franklin Grove, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
836 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,900 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
1E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:43 PM
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 089°downwind 359°base 269°final 179°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
179° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
2,900 × 100 ft
TPA
1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
Displaced thr
300 ft

Enter the left downwind (heading 359°) on the 45° at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Approach obstacle
Other, 25 ft, 0 ft from threshold

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

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Comms & NavAids

No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for 15IL.

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 15IL — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
15IL
Coordinates
41.7973, -89.2732
Elevation
836 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1E
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
KANKAKEE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1990/08
Distance from city
3 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
VERN GITTLESON
1867 HERMAN RD, FRANKLIN GROVE, IL
(815) 761-2531
Manager
VERN GITTLESON
1867 HERMAN RD, FRANKLIN GROVE, IL
(815) 761-2531
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

Obstructions

  • HIGH LINE ON 18

Nearby airports

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About 15IL

Gittleson Farms Airport (15IL) is an airport in Franklin Grove, IL, at 836 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 15IL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 15IL have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 15IL?

Gittleson Farms Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,900 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 15IL?

Gittleson Farms Airport is in Franklin Grove, IL, at an elevation of 836 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.7973, -89.2732.

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