McNeal's Field UltralightPrivate
2IL3 · East Moline, IL · 575 ft elevation · var 1E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 2IL3
- Coordinates
- 41.5159, -90.3796
- Elevation
- 575 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE
- Attendance
- ALL IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1959/03
- Distance from city
- 3 E
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 | 04:54 AM | 09:54Z |
| Sunrise | 05:28 AM | 10:28Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 01:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:13 PM | 02:13Z |
Plan a flight from 2IL3
Runway 18/36
2,150 ft × 200 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Rr, 25 ft, 400 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 16:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 52 ft, 100 ft from threshold, 100 ft R of centerline — 1:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,150 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVA · Davenport | VORTAC | 113.80 | r154° / 12.5 NM |
| MZV · Moline | VORTAC | 114.40 | r040° / 16.5 NM |
| GBG · Galesburg | VOR-DME | 109.80 | r001° / 34.8 NM |
| DDD · Port City | VOR-DME | 116.50 | r074° / 35.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 2IL3. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Parking
- tiedowns
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
- HANGARS IN PRIMARY & APCH SURFACE RWY 36.
- 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 2IL3 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 2IL3
McNeal's Field (2IL3) is an ultralight in East Moline, IL, at 575 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,150 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 2IL3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 2IL3 have a control tower?
No. McNeal's Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) ultralight; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 2IL3?
McNeal's Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,150 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 2IL3?
McNeal's Field is in East Moline, IL, at an elevation of 575 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.5159, -90.3796.
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