Skydive Chicago
8N2 · Ottawa, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:27 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:11 AM | 11:11Z |
| Sunrise | 06:38 AM | 11:38Z |
| Sunset | 07:00 PM | 00:00Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:27 PM | 00:27Z |
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Runways
RWY 21RIGHT trafficRP · charted
- Heading
- 214° mag · 213° true
- Dimensions
- 4,522 × 50 ft
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Asphalt
- CTAF
- 122.725
Enter the right downwind (heading 034°) on the 45° at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 21
- Threshold elev
- 611 ft
- Markings
- basic
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4,522 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
JOT 112.30 · DPA 114.55 · BDF 114.70
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOT · Joliet | VOR/DME | 112.30 · 70X | High | r246° / 23.1 NM |
| DPA · Dupage | VOR/DME | 114.55 · 92Y | Low | r212° / 35.6 NM |
| BDF · Bradford | TACAN | 114.70 · 94X | — | r068° / 38.6 NM |
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Charts & procedures
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8N2
- Coordinates
- 41.3998, -88.7939
- Elevation
- 616 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- IKK
- Attendance
- ALL 0800-DUSK
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Landing fee
- Yes
- Activated
- 1998/06
- Distance from city
- 4 NE
Activity & hazards NASR
- Parachute jumping — to 17,900 ft MSL · SR TO 1 HOUR PAST SS
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.725 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 8 notes
General
- 268 FT CELLULAR TOWER 1/2 MI WSW OF RY 03.
- FOR NOISE ABATEMENT FLY WIDE PATTERN RY 03.
- EXTENSIVE PARACHUTE ACTVTY ON & INVOF ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
Lighting
- ACTVT LIRL RY 03/21 - 122.725
Obstructions
- 7 FT CROPS 68 FT FROM RY END
- 7 FT SHRUB 67 FT FM RWY END.
Contact
- EMAIL ADDRESS: ROOK@SKYDIVECHICAGO.COM (ALL LOWER CASE)
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About 8N2
Skydive Chicago (8N2) is an airport in Ottawa, IL, at 616 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,522 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8N2, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8N2 have a control tower?
No. Skydive Chicago is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 8N2?
Skydive Chicago has 1 runway; the longest is 4,522 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8N2?
Skydive Chicago is in Ottawa, IL, at an elevation of 616 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.3998, -88.7939.
More about 8N2
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 8N2 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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