Airport information
- FAA LID
- 1LL8
- Coordinates
- 40.7886, -87.5594
- Elevation
- 680 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
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1971/10
- Distance from city
- 1 N
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 | 08:25 PM | 01:25Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:59 PM | 01:59Z |
Plan a flight from 1LL8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
1,961 ft × 110 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 1,961 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| IKK · Kankakee | VOR-DME | 111.60 | r142° / 21.6 NM |
| BVT · Boiler | VORTAC | 115.10 | r301° / 26.3 NM |
| DNV · Danville | VORTAC | 111.00 | r358° / 29.7 NM |
| RBS · Roberts | VOR-DME | 116.80 | r064° / 30.2 NM |
| EON · Peotone | VORTAC | 113.20 | r158° / 30.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 1LL8. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- MINOR
- Powerplant service
- MINOR
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ALL OPNS EAST OF RWY.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- PLINES E AND W AT NORTH END OF RWY.
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 1LL8 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 1LL8
Zoomer Field (1LL8) is an airport in Sheldon, IL, at 680 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,961 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 1LL8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 1LL8 have a control tower?
No. Zoomer Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 1LL8?
Zoomer Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,961 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 1LL8?
Zoomer Field is in Sheldon, IL, at an elevation of 680 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.7886, -87.5594.
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