Walnut Creek Private

49IL · Somonauk, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
666 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,200 ft 09/27
Runway
1
Mag var
1W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 49IL. Nearby reporting stations: KARR (14 NM), KDKB (20 NM), KJOT (24 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:27 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:10 AM11:10Z
Sunrise06:38 AM11:38Z
Sunset06:59 PM23:59Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:27 PM00:27Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:27 PM → 06:10 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:59 PM → 05:38 AM

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Runways

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

RWY 27LEFT traffic

Heading
270° mag · 269° true
Dimensions
2,200 × 100 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).

More details — RWY 27
Approach obstacle
Trees, 40 ft, 1,100 ft from threshold

Edge lights: Low.

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

JOT 112.30 · DPA 114.55
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
JOT · Joliet VOR/DME 112.30 · 70X High r278° / 17 NM
DPA · Dupage VOR/DME 114.55 · 92Y Low r219° / 23.5 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 49IL — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
49IL
Coordinates
41.5933, -88.6917
Elevation
666 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1W
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
KANKAKEE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
IREG
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2000/07
Distance from city
3 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BRENT BISH
4548E2351 ROAD, LELAND, IL
(815) 712-5795
Manager
BRENT BISH
4548E2351 ROAD, LELAND, IL
(815) 712-5795
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
  • CAUTION ROBOTIC MOWER IN USE.

Lighting

  • RY LGTS AVBL BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT.

Obstructions

  • TREES ARE TRIMMED TO STANDARD FOR RESIDENTIAL ARPT.

Nearby airports

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About 49IL

Walnut Creek (49IL) is an airport in Somonauk, IL, at 666 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 49IL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 49IL have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 49IL?

Walnut Creek has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 49IL?

Walnut Creek is in Somonauk, IL, at an elevation of 666 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.5933, -88.6917.

More about 49IL

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 49IL 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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