Henderson Field Private

IL34 · Belvidere, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
815 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,800 ft E/W
Runway
1
Mag var
0W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:42 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:19 AM10:19Z
Sunrise05:51 AM10:51Z
Sunset08:11 PM01:11Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:42 PM01:42Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:42 PM → 05:19 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:11 PM → 04:51 AM

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Runways

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

RWY ERIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
000° mag · 000° true
Dimensions
2,800 × 80 ft
TPA
1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the right downwind (heading 180°) on the 45° at 1,800 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

JVL 114.30 · DPA 114.55 · OBK 113.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
JVL · Janesville VOR/DME 114.30 · 90X Low r140° / 25.8 NM
DPA · Dupage VOR/DME 114.55 · 92Y Low r315° / 26.6 NM
OBK · Northbrook VOR/DME 113.00 · 77X High r272° / 35.8 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IL34 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
IL34
Coordinates
42.2145, -88.7570
Elevation
815 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
1972/08
Distance from city
4 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
JAMES HENDERSON
4175 SHATTUCK RD, GARDEN PRAIRIE, IL
815-547-8230
Manager
JAMES HENDERSON
4175 SHATTUCK RD, GARDEN PRAIRIE, IL
815-547-8230
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

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

Nearby airports

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About IL34

Henderson Field (IL34) is an airport in Belvidere, IL, at 815 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IL34, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does IL34 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at IL34?

Henderson Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,800 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is IL34?

Henderson Field is in Belvidere, IL, at an elevation of 815 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.2145, -88.7570.

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