Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3LL9
- Coordinates
- 38.8042, -89.6089
- Elevation
- 535 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- KANSAS CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBIA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2004/05
- Distance from city
- 2 SW
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 | 05:01 AM | 10:01Z |
| Sunrise | 05:33 AM | 10:33Z |
| Sunset | 08:27 PM | 01:27Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:59 PM | 01:59Z |
Plan a flight from 3LL9
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
1,600 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 45 ft, 900 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 24 ft, 366 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 1,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOY · Troy | VORTAC | 116.00 | r071° / 15 NM |
| SKE · Scott | TACAN | 112.20 | r034° / 19.3 NM |
| VLA · Vandalia | VORTAC | 114.30 | r226° / 27.1 NM |
| ENL · Centralia | VORTAC | 115.00 | r314° / 31.3 NM |
| CSX · Cardinal | VOR-DME | 116.45 | r085° / 35.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3LL9. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD CLEAR 20:1 APCHS & DEPS & R TFC RY 33.
- FOR CD CTC ST LOUIS APCH AT 314-890-1018.
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 3LL9 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 3LL9
Compton Airport (3LL9) is an airport in Pocahontas, IL, at 535 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3LL9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3LL9 have a control tower?
No. Compton Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3LL9?
Compton Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3LL9?
Compton Airport is in Pocahontas, IL, at an elevation of 535 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.8042, -89.6089.
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