Flying Q Farm Airport Private

7IL3 · Marengo, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
860 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,717 ft 9/27
Runway
1

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:42 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:18 AM10:18Z
Sunrise05:50 AM10:50Z
Sunset08:10 PM01:10Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:42 PM01:42Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:42 PM → 05:18 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:10 PM → 04:50 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 000°downwind 270°base 180°final 090°45° entry927

RWY 9LEFT traffic

Heading
090° true
Dimensions
1,717 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 270°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

DPA 114.55 · OBK 113.00 · JVL 114.30
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
DPA · Dupage VOR/DME 114.55 · 92Y Low r336° / 25.1 NM
OBK · Northbrook VOR/DME 113.00 · 77X High r279° / 27.4 NM
JVL · Janesville VOR/DME 114.30 · 90X Low r122° / 29.4 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 7IL3 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
7IL3
Coordinates
42.2766, -88.5633
Elevation
860 ft MSL
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
KANKAKEE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Segmented circle
No
Activated
2024/09
Distance from city
3 NE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
MARK QUANDAHL
11801 HARVEST COURT, HUNTLEY, IL
847-341-7543
Manager
MARK QUANDAHL
11801 HARVEST COURT, HUNTLEY, IL
847-341-7543
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

Contact

  • MARK.QUANDAHL@GMAIL.COM

Nearby airports

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About 7IL3

Flying Q Farm Airport (7IL3) is an airport in Marengo, IL, at 860 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,717 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 7IL3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 7IL3 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 7IL3?

Flying Q Farm Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,717 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 7IL3?

Flying Q Farm Airport is in Marengo, IL, at an elevation of 860 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.2766, -88.5633.

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