Rock Cut Farms Airport Private
48LL · Leaf River, IL · 812 ft elevation · var 0E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 48LL
- Coordinates
- 42.1256, -89.4605
- Elevation
- 812 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0E
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Distance from city
- 3 W
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 | 04:47 AM | 09:47Z |
| Sunrise | 05:22 AM | 10:22Z |
| Sunset | 08:37 PM | 01:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:12 PM | 02:12Z |
Plan a flight from 48LL
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,300 ft × 200 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLL · Polo | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r013° / 10 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r242° / 13.1 NM |
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r208° / 30.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 48LL. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED ALL TRAFFIC PATTERN OPERATIONS ARE CONDUCTED NORTH OF RWY 09/27 IE; A LEFT-HAND PATTERN FOR ALL RWY 09 ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. AND A RIGHT-HAND PATTERN FOR ALL RWY 27 ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.
- 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 48LL 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 48LL
Rock Cut Farms Airport (48LL) is an airport in Leaf River, IL, at 812 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 48LL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 48LL have a control tower?
No. Rock Cut Farms Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 48LL?
Rock Cut Farms Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 48LL?
Rock Cut Farms Airport is in Leaf River, IL, at an elevation of 812 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.1256, -89.4605.
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