Airport information
- FAA LID
- 72LL
- Coordinates
- 41.3736, -89.3445
- Elevation
- 690 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- 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
- 1978/11
- Distance from city
- 5 NE
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 | 04:50 AM | 09:50Z |
| Sunrise | 05:24 AM | 10:24Z |
| Sunset | 08:34 PM | 01:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:08 PM | 02:08Z |
Plan a flight from 72LL
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,641 ft × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,641 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDF · Bradford | VORTAC | 114.70 | r040° / 16.9 NM |
| PLL · Polo | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r164° / 36.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 72LL. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDE THRS ARE LOCATED AND CLEARLY MARKED SO AS TO PROVIDE A MIN 20:1 CLEARANCE OVER ALL OBSTACLES WITHIN THE RWY APCH SURFACES AND SUFFICIENT;. REMAINING USABLE RWY LENGTH TO PERMIT SAFE LANDINGS/DEPARTURES BY THE TYPE ACFT USING THE STRIP.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- TRUSTEES.
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 72LL 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 72LL
Foley Airport (72LL) is an airport in Princeton, IL, at 690 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,641 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 72LL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 72LL have a control tower?
No. Foley Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 72LL?
Foley Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,641 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 72LL?
Foley Airport is in Princeton, IL, at an elevation of 690 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.3736, -89.3445.
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