Routh Airport Private

9IL2 · St Joseph, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
668 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,664 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
1W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:33 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:23 AM10:23Z
Sunrise05:53 AM10:53Z
Sunset08:03 PM01:03Z
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08:33 PM01:33Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:33 PM → 05:23 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:03 PM → 04:53 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 091°downwind 001°base 271°final 181°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
181° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
2,664 × 134 ft
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 001°) on the 45° at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Approach obstacle
Road, 15 ft, 0 ft from threshold

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

CMI 115.75 · DNV 111.00 · RBS 116.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CMI · Champaign VORTAC 115.75 · 104Y Low r078° / 11.6 NM
DNV · Danville TACAN 111.00 · 47X r236° / 25.5 NM
RBS · Roberts VOR/DME 116.80 · 115X Low r166° / 31.7 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 9IL2 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
9IL2
Coordinates
40.0650, -88.0264
Elevation
668 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1W
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
1992/02
Distance from city
3 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BETTY ROUTH/LOWELL ROUTH FAM TRUST
BOX 761, ST JOSEPH, IL
217-202-6016
Manager
PAUL ROUTH
808 E. GRAND AVE, ST JOSEPH, IL
217-202-6016
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC CHAMPAIGN APCH AT 217-355-4069, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921

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About 9IL2

Routh Airport (9IL2) is an airport in St Joseph, IL, at 668 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,664 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 9IL2, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 9IL2 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 9IL2?

Routh Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,664 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 9IL2?

Routh Airport is in St Joseph, IL, at an elevation of 668 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.0650, -88.0264.

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