Ellis Private

IL23 · Davis, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
900 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,000 ft 14/32
Runway
1
Mag var
0E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at IL23. Nearby reporting stations: KEFT (12 NM), KFEP (13 NM), KJVL (21 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:31 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:12 AM11:12Z
Sunrise06:41 AM11:41Z
Sunset07:03 PM00:03Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:31 PM00:31Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:31 PM → 06:12 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:03 PM → 05:41 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 050°downwind 320°base 230°final 140°45° entry1432

RWY 14LEFT traffic

Heading
140° mag · 140° true
Dimensions
2,000 × 70 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 320°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 14

Condition: Good.

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

JVL 114.30
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
JVL · Janesville VOR/DME 114.30 · 90X Low r243° / 16.8 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IL23 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
IL23
Coordinates
42.4425, -89.4501
Elevation
900 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
0E
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
KANKAKEE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1993/10
Distance from city
2 NW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
JEFF ELLIS
9272 NORTH CHURCH ST., DAVIS, IL
708-373-5547
Manager
JEFF ELLIS
9272 NORTH CHURCH ST., DAVIS, IL
708-373-5547
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

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

Nearby airports

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About IL23

Ellis (IL23) is an airport in Davis, IL, at 900 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IL23, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does IL23 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at IL23?

Ellis has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is IL23?

Ellis is in Davis, IL, at an elevation of 900 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.4425, -89.4501.

More about IL23

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 IL23 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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