Edward Getzelman Airport Private

7IL7 · Hampshire, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
870 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,900 ft N/S
Runway
1
Mag var
0W

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:41 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:19 AM10:19Z
Sunrise05:50 AM10:50Z
Sunset08:10 PM01:10Z
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Loggable night (§1.1)
08:41 PM → 05:19 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:10 PM → 04:50 AM

Plan a flight from 7IL7

Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Runways

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

RWY NLEFT traffic

Heading
000° mag · 000° true
Dimensions
1,900 × 70 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 180°) 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)

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

DPA 114.55 · OBK 113.00 · JOT 112.30 · +1
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
DPA · Dupage VOR/DME 114.55 · 92Y Low r329° / 16.3 NM
OBK · Northbrook VOR/DME 113.00 · 77X High r260° / 26.3 NM
JOT · Joliet VOR/DME 112.30 · 70X High r343° / 36.1 NM
JVL · Janesville VOR/DME 114.30 · 90X Low r132° / 36.3 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 7IL7 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
7IL7
Coordinates
42.1273, -88.5300
Elevation
870 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
0W
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
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1973/11
Distance from city
2 N
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
MAWC AVIATION LLC
46W861 BIG TIMBER RD, HAMPSHIRE, IL
847-456-7855
Manager
MICHAEL GETZELMAN
47W101 BIG TIMBER RD, HAMPSHIRE, IL
847-456-7855
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

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

Contact

  • 847-456-7855 CELL

Nearby airports

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About 7IL7

Edward Getzelman Airport (7IL7) is an airport in Hampshire, IL, at 870 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 7IL7, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 7IL7 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 7IL7?

Edward Getzelman Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,900 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 7IL7?

Edward Getzelman Airport is in Hampshire, IL, at an elevation of 870 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.1273, -88.5300.

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