Airport information
- FAA LID
- 56LL
- Coordinates
- 41.7550, -88.7712
- Elevation
- 810 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0W
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1978/09
- Distance from city
- 1 S
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 | 04:46 AM | 09:46Z |
| Sunrise | 05:20 AM | 10:20Z |
| Sunset | 08:33 PM | 01:33Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:08 PM | 02:08Z |
Plan a flight from 56LL
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
3,200 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 333° mag · 333° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPA · Du Page | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r245° / 20.5 NM |
| JOT · Joliet | VORTAC | 112.30 | r300° / 23.9 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r145° / 34.1 NM |
| PLL · Polo | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r107° / 36 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 56LL. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.
- ACTVT LIRL 18/36 - 122.8.
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 56LL 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 56LL
Wade Airport (56LL) is an airport in Waterman, IL, at 810 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 56LL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 56LL have a control tower?
No. Wade Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 56LL?
Wade Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 56LL?
Wade Airport is in Waterman, IL, at an elevation of 810 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.7550, -88.7712.
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