Airport information
- FAA LID
- 03IL
- Coordinates
- 41.4023, -87.8167
- Elevation
- 750 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1990/04
- Distance from city
- 6 SW
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 | 04:44 AM | 09:44Z |
| Sunrise | 05:18 AM | 10:18Z |
| Sunset | 08:28 PM | 01:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:02 PM | 02:02Z |
Plan a flight from 03IL
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right 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
2,600 ft × 105 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 40 ft, 600 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EON · Peotone | VORTAC | 113.20 | r350° / 8.1 NM |
| CGT · Chicago Heights | VORTAC | 114.20 | r238° / 12.8 NM |
| IKK · Kankakee | VOR-DME | 111.60 | r004° / 19.7 NM |
| JOT · Joliet | VORTAC | 112.30 | r109° / 24.2 NM |
| DPA · Du Page | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r139° / 37.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 03IL. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD TFC PATTERN WILL REMAIN WEST OF THE N/S RY.
- PERSONAL USE.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- ARPT PHYSICAL LOCATION: 8428 W PAULING RD MONEE, IL 60449
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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 03IL 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 03IL
Wix Airport (03IL) is an airport in Monee, IL, at 750 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 03IL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 03IL have a control tower?
No. Wix Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 03IL?
Wix Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 03IL?
Wix Airport is in Monee, IL, at an elevation of 750 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.4023, -87.8167.
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