Midland Airport Private

50IL · Antioch, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
750 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,700 ft 09/27
Runway
1
Mag var
2W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:41 PM
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Loggable night (§1.1)
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 182°downwind 092°base 002°final 272°45° entry2709

RWY 27LEFT traffic

Heading
272° mag · 270° true
Dimensions
1,700 × 70 ft
TPA
1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 092°) on the 45° at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 27
Approach obstacle
Trees, 90 ft, 675 ft from threshold

Condition: Fair.

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

OBK 113.00 · DPA 114.55 · BAE 116.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
OBK · Northbrook VOR/DME 113.00 · 77X High r330° / 18.9 NM
DPA · Dupage VOR/DME 114.55 · 92Y Low r010° / 36.8 NM
BAE · Badger VOR/DME 116.40 · 111X High r171° / 38 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 50IL — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
50IL
Coordinates
42.4889, -88.1743
Elevation
750 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2W
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
KANKAKEE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Activated
1998/06
Distance from city
4 E
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
JOHN PETSCHELT
PO BOX 411, ANTIOCH, IL
847-395-9294
Manager
JOHN PETSCHELT
PO BOX 411, ANTIOCH, IL
847-395-9294
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.

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About 50IL

Midland Airport (50IL) is an airport in Antioch, IL, at 750 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 50IL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 50IL have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 50IL?

Midland Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 50IL?

Midland Airport is in Antioch, IL, at an elevation of 750 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.4889, -88.1743.

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