Airport information
- FAA LID
- 08LL
- Coordinates
- 41.0744, -88.4887
- Elevation
- 665 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1999/05
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 04:48 AM | 09:48Z |
| Sunrise | 05:22 AM | 10:22Z |
| Sunset | 08:30 PM | 01:30Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:04 PM | 02:04Z |
Plan a flight from 08LL
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,190 ft × 100 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,190 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNT · Pontiac | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r033° / 18.8 NM |
| IKK · Kankakee | VOR-DME | 111.60 | r270° / 28.9 NM |
| JOT · Joliet | VORTAC | 112.30 | r193° / 29.4 NM |
| RBS · Roberts | VOR-DME | 116.80 | r332° / 33.1 NM |
| EON · Peotone | VORTAC | 113.20 | r248° / 33.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 08LL. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- SEE AIRSPACE CASE 94-AGL-082-NRA.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
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 08LL 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 08LL
Sauer Airport (08LL) is an airport in Dwight, IL, at 665 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,190 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 08LL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 08LL have a control tower?
No. Sauer Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 08LL?
Sauer Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,190 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 08LL?
Sauer Airport is in Dwight, IL, at an elevation of 665 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.0744, -88.4887.
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