Airport information
- FAA LID
- 56IL
- Coordinates
- 42.4622, -88.8751
- Elevation
- 965 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1998/06
- Distance from city
- 6 N
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 | 04:43 AM | 09:43Z |
| Sunrise | 05:18 AM | 10:18Z |
| Sunset | 08:36 PM | 01:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:11 PM | 02:11Z |
Plan a flight from 56IL
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,200 ft × 70 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 15 ft, 400 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 75 ft, 2,000 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r116° / 11.7 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r044° / 20.2 NM |
| BUU · Burbun | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r243° / 28.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 56IL. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 125 FT EITHER SIDE OF RWY & 200 FT OFF RWY END CLEAR OF OBSTN; OBSTN REMOVED/LOWERED FOR 20:1 APCH; MAINTAIN TRAFFIC NORTH OF ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- 300 FT STWY WEST END.
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 56IL 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 56IL
Lee Creek Airport (56IL) is an airport in Caledonia, IL, at 965 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 56IL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 56IL have a control tower?
No. Lee Creek Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 56IL?
Lee Creek Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 56IL?
Lee Creek Airport is in Caledonia, IL, at an elevation of 965 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.4622, -88.8751.
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