Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3IL9
- Coordinates
- 40.2810, -89.3126
- Elevation
- 600 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAINT LOUIS
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1999/10
- Distance from city
- 5 NW
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 | 08:30 PM | 01:30Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:04 PM | 02:04Z |
Plan a flight from 3IL9
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
1,995 ft × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,995 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMI · Bloomington | VOR-DME | 108.20 | r233° / 21.2 NM |
| SPI · Spinner | VORTAC | 112.70 | r033° / 31.4 NM |
| PIA · Peoria | VORTAC | 115.20 | r133° / 32.5 NM |
| AXC · Decatur | VORTAC | 117.20 | r324° / 38.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3IL9. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD COORDINATE FUTURE NAVAIDS WITH AGL470 AND USE AC 150/5340-1
- FOR CD CTC ST LOUIS APCH AT 314-890-1017.
- EMAIL ADDRESS: TAILDRAGGER66@YAHOO.COM (ALL LOWER CASE)
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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 3IL9 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 3IL9
Alekat Acres Airport (3IL9) is an airport in Atlanta, IL, at 600 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,995 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3IL9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3IL9 have a control tower?
No. Alekat Acres Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3IL9?
Alekat Acres Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,995 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3IL9?
Alekat Acres Airport is in Atlanta, IL, at an elevation of 600 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.2810, -89.3126.
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