Gittleson Farms Airport Private
15IL · Franklin Grove, IL · 836 ft elevation · var 1E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 15IL
- Coordinates
- 41.7973, -89.2732
- Elevation
- 836 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
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1990/08
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 05:22 AM | 10:22Z |
| Sunset | 08:35 PM | 01:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:10 PM | 02:10Z |
Plan a flight from 15IL
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
2,900 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Other, 25 ft, 0 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 300 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLL · Polo | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r129° / 15.1 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r186° / 25.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 15IL. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED OBSTRUCTIONS IN APCH AREA ARE REMOVED/LOWERED TO PROVIDE 20:1 CLEARANCE.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- HIGH LINE ON 18
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 15IL 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 15IL
Gittleson Farms Airport (15IL) is an airport in Franklin Grove, IL, at 836 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 15IL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 15IL have a control tower?
No. Gittleson Farms Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 15IL?
Gittleson Farms Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 15IL?
Gittleson Farms Airport is in Franklin Grove, IL, at an elevation of 836 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.7973, -89.2732.
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