Airport information
- FAA LID
- 50IL
- Coordinates
- 42.4889, -88.1743
- Elevation
- 750 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1998/06
- Distance from city
- 4 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 | 04:40 AM | 09:40Z |
| Sunrise | 05:15 AM | 10:15Z |
| Sunset | 08:33 PM | 01:33Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:08 PM | 02:08Z |
Plan a flight from 50IL
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
1,700 ft × 70 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 90 ft, 675 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENW · Kenosha | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r240° / 12.6 NM |
| BUU · Burbun | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r156° / 13.3 NM |
| OBK · Northbrook | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r330° / 18.8 NM |
| HRK · Horlick | VOR-DME | 117.70 | r226° / 22.8 NM |
| DPA · Du Page | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r010° / 36.8 NM |
| LJT · Timmerman | VOR-DME | 112.50 | r191° / 37.8 NM |
| BAE · Badger | VORTAC | 116.40 | r171° / 38 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 50IL. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- OBSTN REMOVED/LOWER TO ACHIEVE 20:1 APCH CLNC; 125 FT EITHER SIDE OF RY & 200 FT OFF RY ENDS CLEAR OF OBSTN; 60 FT EITHER RY SIDE & 240 FT OFF RY ENDS CLEAR & GRADED.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.
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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 50IL 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 50IL
Midland Airport (50IL) is an airport in Antioch, IL, at 750 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 50IL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 50IL have a control tower?
No. Midland Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 50IL?
Midland Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 50IL?
Midland Airport is in Antioch, IL, at an elevation of 750 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.4889, -88.1743.
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