Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5LL7
- Coordinates
- 42.2105, -88.5201
- Elevation
- 875 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1972/02
- Distance from city
- 1 SE
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 | 08:34 PM | 01:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:09 PM | 02:09Z |
Plan a flight from 5LL7
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E · 090°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy E at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway E/W
2,016 ft × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- 090° mag · 90° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 270° mag · 270° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 800 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 2,016 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPA · Du Page | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r337° / 20.7 NM |
| OBK · Northbrook | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r271° / 25.3 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r090° / 30.2 NM |
| BUU · Burbun | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r200° / 30.3 NM |
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r126° / 33.3 NM |
| ENW · Kenosha | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r230° / 35 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5LL7. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- MINOR
- Powerplant service
- MINOR
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PLINE 1000 FT S; PARALLEL TO RWY.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.
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 5LL7 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 5LL7
Funny Farm Airport (5LL7) is an airport in Union, IL, at 875 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,016 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5LL7, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5LL7 have a control tower?
No. Funny Farm Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 5LL7?
Funny Farm Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,016 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5LL7?
Funny Farm Airport is in Union, IL, at an elevation of 875 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.2105, -88.5201.
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