Bob Walberg Field Private

IL36 · Belvidere, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
843 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,254 ft E/W
Runway
1
Mag var
0W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:43 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:19 AM10:19Z
Sunrise05:50 AM10:50Z
Sunset08:11 PM01:11Z
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08:43 PM01:43Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:43 PM → 05:19 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:11 PM → 04:50 AM

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Runways

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

RWY ELEFT traffic

Heading
000° mag · 000° true
Dimensions
2,254 × 70 ft
TPA
1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 180°) on the 45° at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY E
Approach obstacle
Plines, 20 ft, 400 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

JVL 114.30 · DPA 114.55 · OBK 113.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
JVL · Janesville VOR/DME 114.30 · 90X Low r130° / 20.9 NM
DPA · Dupage VOR/DME 114.55 · 92Y Low r323° / 31.6 NM
OBK · Northbrook VOR/DME 113.00 · 77X High r282° / 36.3 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IL36 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
IL36
Coordinates
42.3209, -88.7584
Elevation
843 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
Activated
1974/02
Distance from city
4 NE
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ROBERT WALBERG
12000 RUSSELLVILLE RD, BELVIDERE, IL
815-544-2100
Manager
ROBERT WALBERG
12000 RUSSELLVILLE RD, BELVIDERE, IL
815-544-2100
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

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

Nearby airports

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About IL36

Bob Walberg Field (IL36) is an airport in Belvidere, IL, at 843 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,254 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IL36, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does IL36 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at IL36?

Bob Walberg Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,254 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is IL36?

Bob Walberg Field is in Belvidere, IL, at an elevation of 843 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.3209, -88.7584.

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