Olson Airport
LL53 · Elgin, IL · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:40 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:19 AM | 10:19Z |
| Sunrise | 05:50 AM | 10:50Z |
| Sunset | 08:09 PM | 01:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:40 PM | 01:40Z |
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Runways
RWY NELEFT traffic
- Heading
- 000° true
- Dimensions
- 2,400 × 100 ft
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- ASPH-TURF
Enter the left downwind (heading 180°) on the 45° at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| NE/SW | 2,400 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for LL53 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the LL53 kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
DPA 114.55 · OBK 113.00 · JOT 112.30
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DPA · Dupage | VOR/DME | 114.55 · 92Y | Low | r324° / 8.6 NM |
| OBK · Northbrook | VOR/DME | 113.00 · 77X | High | r243° / 25.9 NM |
| JOT · Joliet | VOR/DME | 112.30 · 70X | High | r345° / 28.4 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LL53 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- LL53
- Coordinates
- 42.0086, -88.4578
- Elevation
- 955 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
No published services or facility detail for LL53.
Nearby airports
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About LL53
Olson Airport (LL53) is an airport in Elgin, IL, at 955 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for LL53, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at LL53?
Olson Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is LL53?
Olson Airport is in Elgin, IL, at an elevation of 955 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.0086, -88.4578.
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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 LL53 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.