Airport information
- FAA LID
- 7IL3
- Coordinates
- 42.2766, -88.5633
- Elevation
- 860 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2024/09
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 04:43 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 7IL3
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 9
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 9 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 9/27
1,717 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 9/27 | 1,717 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPA · Du Page | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r336° / 25.1 NM |
| BUU · Burbun | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r206° / 27.4 NM |
| OBK · Northbrook | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r279° / 27.4 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r083° / 28.4 NM |
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r122° / 29.4 NM |
| ENW · Kenosha | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r238° / 34 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 7IL3. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- MARK.QUANDAHL@GMAIL.COM
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 7IL3 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 7IL3
Flying Q Farm Airport (7IL3) is an airport in Marengo, IL, at 860 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,717 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 7IL3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 7IL3 have a control tower?
No. Flying Q 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 7IL3?
Flying Q Farm Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,717 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 7IL3?
Flying Q Farm Airport is in Marengo, IL, at an elevation of 860 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.2766, -88.5633.
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