Mays Aviation Airport Private

IL63 · Chenoa, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
720 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,640 ft N/S
Runway
1
Mag var
0E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:37 PM
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Sunrise05:54 AM10:54Z
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Runways

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

RWY NLEFT traffic

Heading
000° mag · 000° true
Dimensions
2,640 × 70 ft
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 180°) on the 45° at 1,700 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

RBS 116.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
RBS · Roberts VOR/DME 116.80 · 115X Low r285° / 24.3 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IL63 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
IL63
Coordinates
40.7000, -88.6751
Elevation
720 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
0E
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Private
Status
Closed indefinitely
Control tower
No
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
KANKAKEE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Activated
1967/03
Distance from city
3 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
DOUGLAS MAYS
30266 EAST 2800 NORTH RD, CHENOA, IL
309-212-6058
Manager
DOUGLAS MAYS
30266 EAST 2800 NORTH, CHENOA, IL
309-212-6058
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

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

Nearby airports

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About IL63

Mays Aviation Airport (IL63) is an airport in Chenoa, IL, at 720 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,640 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IL63, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does IL63 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at IL63?

Mays Aviation Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,640 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is IL63?

Mays Aviation Airport is in Chenoa, IL, at an elevation of 720 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.7000, -88.6751.

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