Geldean Private
6IL9 · Walnut, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:26 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:17 AM | 11:17Z |
| Sunrise | 06:45 AM | 11:45Z |
| Sunset | 06:58 PM | 23:58Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:26 PM | 00:26Z |
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Runways
RWY 14LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 140° true
- Dimensions
- 1,600 × 100 ft
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Turf
Enter the left downwind (heading 320°) on the 45° at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 14
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 28 ft, 775 ft from threshold
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 1,600 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
BDF 114.70 · CVA 113.80
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BDF · Bradford | TACAN | 114.70 · 94X | — | r355° / 21.4 NM |
| CVA · Davenport | VORTAC | 113.80 · 85X | Low | r103° / 40 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6IL9 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6IL9
- Coordinates
- 41.5140, -89.6311
- Elevation
- 745 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2012/08
- Distance from city
- 2 SW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
Runways
- RY 14/32 HAS 600 FT SAFETY AREA ON SE END.
Obstructions
- 40 FT TREES 400 FT NORTH OF LNDG AREA; 25 FT BLDG 100 FT EAST OF LNDG AREA; 33 FT PLINE 265 FT SOUTH OF LNDG AREA; 30 FT BLDG 175 FT EAST OF LNDG AREA; 19 FT ROAD 225 FT SOUTH OF LNDG AREA.
Nearby airports
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About 6IL9
Geldean (6IL9) is an airport in Walnut, IL, at 745 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6IL9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6IL9 have a control tower?
No. Geldean is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 6IL9?
Geldean has 1 runway; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6IL9?
Geldean is in Walnut, IL, at an elevation of 745 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.5140, -89.6311.
More about 6IL9
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 6IL9 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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