Airport information
- FAA LID
- LL79
- Coordinates
- 42.3931, -89.1307
- Elevation
- 813 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0E
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1972/04
- Distance from city
- 8 NW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:45 AM | 09:45Z |
| Sunrise | 05:19 AM | 10:19Z |
| Sunset | 08:37 PM | 01:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:12 PM | 02:12Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:12 PM → 04:45 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:37 PM → 04:19 AM
Plan a flight from LL79
Runway N/S
2,400 ft × 100 ft · Turf N
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
S
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r183° / 10 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r016° / 10.5 NM |
| PLL · Polo | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r031° / 31.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LL79. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Owner
TOM ND VIRGI NIA SEVERSON
4498 STEWARD RD, ROCKFORD, IL
(815) 742-3801
Manager
Remarks FAA
- EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
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