Airport information
- FAA LID
- 4LL8
- Coordinates
- 41.9993, -88.6486
- Elevation
- 840 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1974/08
- Distance from city
- 2 NE
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 | 08:34 PM | 01:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:08 PM | 02:08Z |
Plan a flight from 4LL8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
2,000 ft × 125 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPA · Du Page | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r294° / 14.8 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r118° / 28 NM |
| JOT · Joliet | VORTAC | 112.30 | r330° / 31 NM |
| OBK · Northbrook | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r249° / 33.8 NM |
| PLL · Polo | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r084° / 39.1 NM |
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r146° / 39.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 4LL8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.
- FOR OTHER INFO. OR QUESTIONS CONTACT: BRUCE GRIFFITH 15559 MT. HUNGER RD SYCAMORE, IL 60178 815-751-4543
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 4LL8 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 4LL8
Colonial Acres Airport (4LL8) is an airport in Sycamore, IL, at 840 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 4LL8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 4LL8 have a control tower?
No. Colonial 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 4LL8?
Colonial Acres Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 4LL8?
Colonial Acres Airport is in Sycamore, IL, at an elevation of 840 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.9993, -88.6486.
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