Alekat Acres Private
3IL9 · Atlanta, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:29 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:13 AM | 11:13Z |
| Sunrise | 06:41 AM | 11:41Z |
| Sunset | 07:01 PM | 00:01Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:29 PM | 00:29Z |
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Runways
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)
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,995 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
SPI 112.70 · PIA 115.20 · AXC 117.20
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / 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
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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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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