Airport information
- FAA LID
- 62IL
- Coordinates
- 42.1860, -88.6040
- Elevation
- 841 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
- 1968/12
- Distance from city
- 4 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 | 04:44 AM | 09:44Z |
| 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 62IL
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
1,925 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 1,925 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPA · Du Page | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r326° / 21.1 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r094° / 26.6 NM |
| OBK · Northbrook | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r268° / 29.1 NM |
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r132° / 31.5 NM |
| BUU · Burbun | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r205° / 33.1 NM |
| ENW · Kenosha | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r232° / 38.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 62IL. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ALL TFC PATTERNS EAST OF 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 62IL 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 62IL
Ferris Field (62IL) is an airport in Marengo, IL, at 841 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,925 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 62IL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 62IL have a control tower?
No. Ferris Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 62IL?
Ferris Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,925 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 62IL?
Ferris Field is in Marengo, IL, at an elevation of 841 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.1860, -88.6040.
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