Richardson Field

3LL5 · Spring Grove, IL · Print kneeboard

Elevation
860 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,750 ft E/W
Runway
1

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:41 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:16 AM10:16Z
Sunrise05:48 AM10:48Z
Sunset08:09 PM01:09Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:41 PM01:41Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:41 PM → 05:16 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:09 PM → 04:48 AM

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

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 270°downwind 180°base 090°final 000°45° entryEW

RWY ELEFT traffic

Heading
000° true
Dimensions
1,750 × 70 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
TURF

Enter the left downwind (heading 180°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

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

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

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

Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 3LL5 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 3LL5 kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

OBK 113.00 · DPA 114.55 · JVL 114.30 · +1
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
OBK · Northbrook VOR/DME 113.00 · 77X High r321° / 19.2 NM
DPA · Dupage VOR/DME 114.55 · 92Y Low r006° / 34.9 NM
JVL · Janesville VOR/DME 114.30 · 90X Low r095° / 39 NM
BAE · Badger VOR/DME 116.40 · 111X High r175° / 39.2 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3LL5 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
3LL5
Coordinates
42.4645, -88.2343
Elevation
860 ft MSL

Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.

No published services or facility detail for 3LL5.

Nearby airports

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About 3LL5

Richardson Field (3LL5) is an airport in Spring Grove, IL, at 860 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,750 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3LL5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

What is the longest runway at 3LL5?

Richardson Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,750 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 3LL5?

Richardson Field is in Spring Grove, IL, at an elevation of 860 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.4645, -88.2343.

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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 3LL5 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.