Rothrock Airport Private

54IL · Streator, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
653 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,407 ft 09/27
Runways
2
Mag var
0E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:39 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:23 AM10:23Z
Sunrise05:53 AM10:53Z
Sunset08:08 PM01:08Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:39 PM01:39Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:39 PM → 05:23 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:08 PM → 04:53 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 090°downwind 000°base 270°final 180°45° entry18273609

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
180° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
1,800 × 130 ft
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

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

More details — RWY 18
Markings
none
Approach obstacle
Trees, 46 ft, 800 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 17:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface

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

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

UNICOM
122.8

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

Nearby navigation aids

JOT 112.30 · BDF 114.70
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
JOT · Joliet VOR/DME 112.30 · 70X High r219° / 33.3 NM
BDF · Bradford TACAN 114.70 · 94X r093° / 35.6 NM

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Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 54IL — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
54IL
Coordinates
41.1263, -88.8019
Elevation
653 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
0E
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
KANKAKEE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
ALL IREG
Beacon
white (SEE RMK)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1941/01
Distance from city
2 E

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white · SEE RMK

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

Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
VIRGIL ROTHROCK
1357 E 19TH RD, STREATOR, IL
815-672-6476
Manager
VIRGIL ROTHROCK
1357 E 19TH RD, STREATOR, IL
815-672-6476
Remarks FAA · 9 notes

General

  • 250' TURF STRIP ADJ TO RY 09/27 ON N SIDE--TURF STRIP BEGINS W OF TWY A.
  • RWY 18/36 HAS A 144' STOPWAY SOUTH END.
  • WIND PERMITTING AVOID TKOFS & LNDGS OVER THE CITY.
  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

Lighting

  • DUSK-0000.
  • FOR NSTD LIRL RY 09/27 CALL 815-672-8283 AFTER 0000.
  • NSTD LIRL DUE TO COLOR.

Obstructions

  • FENCE/SHRUBS/TREES 134 FT FM RY END; INCL 23 FT TREE; 54 FT L CNTRLN.
  • +20 FT ROAD 35 FT FM RY END.

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About 54IL

Rothrock Airport (54IL) is an airport in Streator, IL, at 653 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,407 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 54IL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 54IL have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 54IL?

Rothrock Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 2,407 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 54IL?

Rothrock Airport is in Streator, IL, at an elevation of 653 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.1263, -88.8019.

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