Litchfield Municipal Airport

3LF · Litchfield, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
690 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,003 ft 18/36
Runways
2
Mag var
1E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:37 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:32 AM10:32Z
Sunrise06:01 AM11:01Z
Sunset08:08 PM01:08Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:37 PM01:37Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:37 PM → 05:32 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:08 PM → 05:01 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 269°downwind 359°base 089°final 179°45° entry18273609

RWY 18RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
179° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
4,003 × 75 ft
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the right downwind (heading 359°) on the 45° at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Threshold elev
685 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
23 ft
TDZ elevation
686 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
118.175

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Departure & arrival

“Saint Louis”
App/Dep
124.2

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
353.9APCH/P DEP/P

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

TOY 116.00 · SKE 112.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
TOY · Troy VORTAC 116.00 · 107X Low r020° / 27.9 NM
SKE · Scott TACAN 112.20 · 59X r015° / 38 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
3LF
Coordinates
39.1625, -89.6746
Elevation
690 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1E
Sectional chart
ST LOUIS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 118.175 · ☎ 217-324-4735
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
SAINT LOUIS · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
3LF
Attendance
ALL 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Distance from city
2 SW

Activity & hazards NASR

  • Aerobatic Practice — to 4300AGL · SUNRISE TO SUNSET

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 09, 27, 18 & 36; PAPI RWY 09, 27, 18 & 36; MIRL RWY 09/27 & 18/36; TWY LGTS - CTAF. MIRL RWY 18/36 & TWY C PRESET ON LOW INTST, TO INCR INTST & ACTVT - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 09: 2-light PAPI (left) · 27: 2-light PAPI (left) · 18: 2-light PAPI (left) · 36: 2-light PAPI (left).

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

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Agricultural, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
LITCHFIELD ARPT AUTH
1201 US ROUTE 66 SOUTH, P.O. BOX 381, LITCHFIELD, IL
217-324-6507
Manager
NICHOLAS WEATHERFORD
1201US ROUTE 66 SOUTH, P.O. BOX 381, LITCHFIELD, IL
217-556-4299
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • AEROBATIC AREA 1700 FT - 4200 FT MSL ABOVE ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC ST LOUIS APCH AT 314-890-1017.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 09, 27, 18 & 36; PAPI RWY 09, 27, 18 & 36; MIRL RWY 09/27 & 18/36; TWY LGTS - CTAF. MIRL RWY 18/36 & TWY C PRESET ON LOW INTST, TO INCR INTST & ACTVT - CTAF.

Fuel

  • SELF SERV 100 LL FUEL AVAILABLE 24 HOURS.

Obstructions

  • APCH RATIO 33:1 TO RY END FM OVER C.O.

Contact

  • EMAIL ADDRESS: AIRPORT@LITCHFIELDIL.COM (ALL LOWER CASE)
  • BILL FLEMING, CHAIRMAN.

Nearby airports

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About 3LF

Litchfield Municipal Airport (3LF) is an airport in Litchfield, IL, at 690 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,003 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3LF, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 3LF have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 3LF?

Litchfield Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 4,003 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 3LF?

Litchfield Municipal Airport is in Litchfield, IL, at an elevation of 690 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.1625, -89.6746.

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