McLeansboro Airport Private

3LL8 · McLeansboro, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
415 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,800 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
1E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:30 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:30 AM10:30Z
Sunrise05:59 AM10:59Z
Sunset08:01 PM01:01Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:30 PM01:30Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:30 PM → 05:30 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:01 PM → 04:59 AM

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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
1,800 × 60 ft
TPA
1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt

Enter the left downwind (heading 359°) on the 45° at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18

Condition: Poor.

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 3LL8 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 3LL8 kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

ENL 115.00 · PXV 113.30
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ENL · Centralia VORTAC 115.00 · 97X High r121° / 35.8 NM
PXV · Pocket City VORTAC 113.30 · 80X High r281° / 37.8 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3LL8 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
3LL8
Coordinates
38.0760, -88.5384
Elevation
415 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1E
Sectional chart
ST LOUIS
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
SAINT LOUIS · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Activated
1959/03
Distance from city
2 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF MC LEANSBORO
102 WEST MAIN STREET, MC LEANSBORO, IL
618-643-2723
Manager
CHAD MAY, MAYOR
102 WEST MAIN STREET, MC LEANSBORO, IL
618-643-2723
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
  • AIRPORT PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 11494 JIM MICK DR. MC LEANSBORO, IL 62859

Nearby airports

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About 3LL8

McLeansboro Airport (3LL8) is an airport in McLeansboro, IL, at 415 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3LL8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 3LL8 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 3LL8?

McLeansboro Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 3LL8?

McLeansboro Airport is in McLeansboro, IL, at an elevation of 415 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.0760, -88.5384.

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