Latham Park Aero Estates Airport Private

LL81 · Rockford, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
757 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,305 ft N/S
Runway
1
Mag var
0E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:44 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
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05:20 AM10:20Z
Sunrise05:52 AM10:52Z
Sunset08:13 PM01:13Z
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Loggable night (§1.1)
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Night currency (§61.57)
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 086°downwind 356°base 266°final 176°45° entryNS

RWY NLEFT traffic

Heading
176° mag · 176° true
Dimensions
2,305 × 70 ft
TPA
1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 356°) on the 45° at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY N
Threshold elev
736 ft
Approach obstacle
Tree, 76 ft, 1,197 ft from threshold

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

JVL 114.30
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
JVL · Janesville VOR/DME 114.30 · 90X Low r169° / 11.1 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LL81 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
LL81
Coordinates
42.3750, -89.0701
Elevation
757 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
0E
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
1970/11
Distance from city
3 N
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
LATHAM PARK AERO ESTATES
1126 LUANNA DR, ROCKFORD, IL
(815) 282-1124
Manager
JAMES HALL
1550 LUANNA DR, ROCKFORD, IL
(815) 282-1124
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • CLOSED WINTER MONTHS WHEN SNOW ON GROUND - PRIOR PERMISSION FOR USE.
  • TWR 950 FT AGL TO SW THAT IS IN THE TFC PAT WHEN PERFORMING LEFT TFC FOR A LDG TO THE N & RIGHT TFC FOR A LDG TO S.
  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

Runways

  • CLSD WHEN TURF IS SOFT.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: LL79 Severson Airport (private) (3 NM) · LL80 Darrington Airport (private) (4 NM) · LL94 Mc Curdy Airport (5 NM) · LL78 LZ Fairwinds Airport (private) (5 NM) · 1C8 Cottonwood Airport (6 NM) · LL88 Harry D Fenton Airport (6 NM)

About LL81

Latham Park Aero Estates Airport (LL81) is an airport in Rockford, IL, at 757 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,305 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for LL81, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does LL81 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at LL81?

Latham Park Aero Estates Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,305 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is LL81?

Latham Park Aero Estates Airport is in Rockford, IL, at an elevation of 757 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.3750, -89.0701.

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