Gaitros Stol Private

88IL · Cerro Gordo, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
683 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,000 ft 09/27
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 88IL. Nearby reporting stations: KDEC (9 NM), KCMI (22 NM), KAAA (31 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-11-02 · night begins 05:20 PM
EventLocal (CST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:57 AM11:57Z
Sunrise06:25 AM12:25Z
Sunset04:52 PM22:52Z
Evening civil twilight
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05:20 PM23:20Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
05:20 PM → 05:57 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
05:52 PM → 05:25 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 180°downwind 090°base 000°final 270°45° entry2709

RWY 27LEFT traffic

Heading
270° true
Dimensions
1,000 × 100 ft
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 090°) on the 45° at 1,700 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).

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

AXC 117.20 · CMI 115.75
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
AXC · Adders VORTAC 117.20 · 119X High r022° / 13.5 NM
CMI · Champaign VORTAC 115.75 · 104Y Low r252° / 21.7 NM

Charts & procedures

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
88IL
Coordinates
39.9423, -88.7333
Elevation
683 ft MSL
Sectional chart
ST LOUIS
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
SAINT LOUIS · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2016/01
Distance from city
3 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
SCOTT GAITROS
1032 N. STATE HWY 32, CERRO GORDO, IL
217-521-5020
Manager
SCOTT GAITROS
1032 N. STATE HWY 32, CERRO GORDO, IL
217-521-5020
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

Nearby airports

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About 88IL

Gaitros Stol (88IL) is an airport in Cerro Gordo, IL, at 683 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 88IL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 88IL have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 88IL?

Gaitros Stol has 1 runway; the longest is 1,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 88IL?

Gaitros Stol is in Cerro Gordo, IL, at an elevation of 683 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.9423, -88.7333.

More about 88IL

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 88IL 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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