Edward Getzelman Airport Private
7IL7 · Hampshire, IL · 870 ft elevation · var 0W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 7IL7
- Coordinates
- 42.1273, -88.5300
- Elevation
- 870 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
- 1973/11
- Distance from city
- 2 N
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 | 09:08 PM | 02:08Z |
Plan a flight from 7IL7
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
1,900 ft × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 1,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPA · Du Page | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r329° / 16.3 NM |
| OBK · Northbrook | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r260° / 26.3 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r100° / 30.4 NM |
| BUU · Burbun | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r198° / 35.2 NM |
| JOT · Joliet | VORTAC | 112.30 | r343° / 36.1 NM |
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r132° / 36.3 NM |
| ENW · Kenosha | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r225° / 38.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 7IL7. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- OPERATIONS LMTD TO OWNERS USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.
- 847-456-7855 CELL
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 7IL7 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 7IL7
Edward Getzelman Airport (7IL7) is an airport in Hampshire, IL, at 870 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 7IL7, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 7IL7 have a control tower?
No. Edward Getzelman Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 7IL7?
Edward Getzelman Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 7IL7?
Edward Getzelman Airport is in Hampshire, IL, at an elevation of 870 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.1273, -88.5300.
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