Airport information
- FAA LID
- 63IL
- Coordinates
- 42.1834, -88.5945
- Elevation
- 840 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0W
- 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
- 1970/02
- Distance from city
- 3 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 63IL
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right 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
2,525 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,525 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPA · Du Page | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r326° / 20.7 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r094° / 27 NM |
| OBK · Northbrook | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r268° / 28.7 NM |
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r132° / 31.9 NM |
| BUU · Burbun | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r204° / 33 NM |
| ENW · Kenosha | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r232° / 38.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 63IL. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- COMPATIBLE TFC PATTERN WITH ADJACENT ARPT RQRD.
- 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 63IL 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 63IL
Emerick Airport (63IL) is an airport in Marengo, IL, at 840 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,525 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 63IL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 63IL have a control tower?
No. Emerick Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 63IL?
Emerick Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,525 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 63IL?
Emerick Airport is in Marengo, IL, at an elevation of 840 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.1834, -88.5945.
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