Alekat Acres Private

3IL9 · Atlanta, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
696 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,995 ft 09/27
Runway
1
Mag var
0W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 3IL9. Nearby reporting stations: KAAA (7 NM), KBMI (22 NM), KPIA (29 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:29 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:13 AM11:13Z
Sunrise06:41 AM11:41Z
Sunset07:01 PM00:01Z
Evening civil twilight
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07:29 PM00:29Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:29 PM → 06:13 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:01 PM → 05:41 AM

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 180°downwind 090°base 000°final 270°45° entry2709

RWY 27LEFT traffic

Heading
270° mag · 270° true
Dimensions
1,995 × 70 ft
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 090°) on the 45° at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

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

Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 3IL9 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 3IL9 kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

SPI 112.70 · PIA 115.20 · AXC 117.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
SPI · Spinner VORTAC 112.70 · 74X High r033° / 31.4 NM
PIA · Peoria VORTAC 115.20 · 99X Low r133° / 32.5 NM
AXC · Adders VORTAC 117.20 · 119X High r324° / 38.8 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3IL9 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
3IL9
Coordinates
40.2810, -89.3130
Elevation
696 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
0W
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
SAINT LOUIS · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
IREG
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1999/10
Distance from city
5 NW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ALEX ULRICH
1514 2500 ST., ATLANTA, IL
(815) 302-3585
Manager
ALEX ULRICH
1514 2500 ST., ATLANTA, IL
(815) 302-3585
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

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

Contact

  • EMAIL ADDRESS: TAILDRAGGER66@YAHOO.COM (ALL LOWER CASE)

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: IL94 Hoblit Farms (private) (5 NM) · 1IL9 Holland Field (private) (9 NM) · 37IL Minder (private) (9 NM) · 81IL Illinois Antique Airfield (private) (10 NM) · IL64 Martin (private) (10 NM)

About 3IL9

Alekat Acres (3IL9) is an airport in Atlanta, IL, at 696 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,995 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3IL9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 3IL9 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 3IL9?

Alekat Acres has 1 runway; the longest is 1,995 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 3IL9?

Alekat Acres is in Atlanta, IL, at an elevation of 696 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.2810, -89.3130.

More about 3IL9

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 3IL9 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.

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