Airport information
- FAA LID
- 16IL
- Coordinates
- 42.0679, -88.8272
- Elevation
- 830 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0W
- 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
- 1967/03
- Distance from city
- 3 S
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 | 04:45 AM | 09:45Z |
| Sunrise | 05:19 AM | 10:19Z |
| Sunset | 08:35 PM | 01:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:09 PM | 02:09Z |
Plan a flight from 16IL
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy E at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway E/W
2,000 ft × 120 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway N/S
2,000 ft × 120 ft · TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 2,000 ft | |
| N/S | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r119° / 19.1 NM |
| DPA · Du Page | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r295° / 23.8 NM |
| PLL · Polo | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r076° / 31.7 NM |
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r154° / 31.9 NM |
| JOT · Joliet | VORTAC | 112.30 | r322° / 38.7 NM |
| OBK · Northbrook | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r259° / 40 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 16IL. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- OWNER'S USE ONLY.
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 16IL 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 16IL
Harold Bunger Airport (16IL) is an airport in Kirkland, IL, at 830 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 16IL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 16IL have a control tower?
No. Harold Bunger Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 16IL?
Harold Bunger Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 16IL?
Harold Bunger Airport is in Kirkland, IL, at an elevation of 830 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.0679, -88.8272.
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