Airport information
- FAA LID
- 00IL
- Coordinates
- 41.9784, -89.5604
- Elevation
- 840 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1957/06
- Distance from city
- 1 SE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:48 AM | 09:48Z |
| Sunrise | 05:23 AM | 10:23Z |
| Sunset | 08:37 PM | 01:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:12 PM | 02:12Z |
Plan a flight from 00IL
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,500 ft × 75 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 15 ft, 10 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 18 ft, 10 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLL · Polo | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r292° / 1.8 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r226° / 21.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 00IL. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- DITCH AT APCH END RWY 36.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- EMAIL ADDRESS: RHAMMER@RADIORANCHINC.COM (ALL LOWER CASE)
Nearby airports
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 00IL 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.
About 00IL
Hammer Airport (00IL) is an airport in Polo, IL, at 840 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 00IL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 00IL have a control tower?
No. Hammer Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 00IL?
Hammer Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 00IL?
Hammer Airport is in Polo, IL, at an elevation of 840 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.9784, -89.5604.
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