Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6IL4
- Coordinates
- 42.1603, -89.8862
- Elevation
- 895 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
- 1998/03
- Distance from city
- 4 NW
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 | 04:49 AM | 09:49Z |
| Sunrise | 05:23 AM | 10:23Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 01:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:14 PM | 02:14Z |
Plan a flight from 6IL4
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,200 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 650 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 10 ft, 400 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLL · Polo | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r303° / 19.9 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r262° / 30.8 NM |
| CVA · Davenport | VORTAC | 113.80 | r040° / 38 NM |
| DBQ · Dubuque | VORTAC | 115.80 | r107° / 39.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6IL4. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD MINIMUM 20:1 APCH CLNC OVER OBSTNS; 125 FT EACH SIDE OF RY & 200 FT OFF RY ENDS CLEARED OF OBSTNS; 60 FT EACH SIDE OF RY & 240 FT OFF RY ENDS CLEARED & GRADED.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
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 6IL4 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 6IL4
Foxfield Aerodrome (6IL4) is an airport in Lanark, IL, at 895 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 6IL4, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6IL4 have a control tower?
No. Foxfield Aerodrome is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 6IL4?
Foxfield Aerodrome has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6IL4?
Foxfield Aerodrome is in Lanark, IL, at an elevation of 895 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.1603, -89.8862.
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