Airport information
- FAA LID
- 83IL
- Coordinates
- 40.8928, -89.1040
- Elevation
- 736 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0E
- 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
- 1973/07
- Distance from city
- 3 W
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 | 04:51 AM | 09:51Z |
| Sunrise | 05:25 AM | 10:25Z |
| Sunset | 08:32 PM | 01:32Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:05 PM | 02:05Z |
Plan a flight from 83IL
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right 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
2,200 ft × 90 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 225 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Crops, 150 ft from threshold
Runway 18/36
1,800 ft × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 63 ft, 472 ft from threshold, 30 ft L of centerline — 7:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Crops, 15 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,200 ft | |
| 18/36 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNT · Pontiac | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r281° / 17.4 NM |
| BMI · Bloomington | VOR-DME | 108.20 | r339° / 26 NM |
| BDF · Bradford | VORTAC | 114.70 | r126° / 27.2 NM |
| PIA · Peoria | VORTAC | 115.20 | r064° / 33.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 83IL. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ALL OPNS ON E SIDE OF N/S RWY; & S SIDE OF E/W RWY.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- OLTMAN FAMILY TRUST OWNER RWY 18/36; PAMELA SHUCK-HOEHNE TRUST OWNER RWY 09/27, 204 EAST EMBERT PL. PEORIA IL 61614.
- PHONE NUMBER FOR MICHAEL HOCHNE 309-370-7321
- ALSO WIRES.
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 83IL 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 83IL
Oltman-Shuck Airport (83IL) is an airport in Minonk, IL, at 736 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, 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 83IL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 83IL have a control tower?
No. Oltman-Shuck Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 83IL?
Oltman-Shuck Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 83IL?
Oltman-Shuck Airport is in Minonk, IL, at an elevation of 736 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.8928, -89.1040.
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