Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8IL2
- Coordinates
- 42.4847, -88.6001
- Elevation
- 950 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE
- Attendance
- MON-SAT 0800-1700
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1972/09
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 04:42 AM | 09:42Z |
| Sunrise | 05:17 AM | 10:17Z |
| Sunset | 08:35 PM | 01:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:10 PM | 02:10Z |
Plan a flight from 8IL2
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
2,000 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUU · Burbun | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r228° / 18 NM |
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r098° / 22.8 NM |
| ENW · Kenosha | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r259° / 30.4 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r058° / 30.8 NM |
| OBK · Northbrook | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r301° / 32.8 NM |
| DPA · Du Page | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r341° / 37.4 NM |
| HRK · Horlick | VOR-DME | 117.70 | r247° / 38.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8IL2. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 8IL2 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 8IL2
Kirkpatrick Airport (8IL2) is an airport in Harvard, IL, at 950 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8IL2, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8IL2 have a control tower?
No. Kirkpatrick Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8IL2?
Kirkpatrick Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8IL2?
Kirkpatrick Airport is in Harvard, IL, at an elevation of 950 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.4847, -88.6001.
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