Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8IL5
- Coordinates
- 42.3683, -89.3543
- Elevation
- 900 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2002/06
- Distance from city
- 4 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 | 04:46 AM | 09:46Z |
| Sunrise | 05:21 AM | 10:21Z |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | 01:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:13 PM | 02:13Z |
Plan a flight from 8IL5
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
1,800 ft × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 35 ft, 700 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r320° / 11 NM |
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r221° / 15.9 NM |
| PLL · Polo | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r014° / 25.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8IL5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED CLEAR OBSTACLE FREE ZONE, AND CLEAR 20:1 APPROVAL, ESPECIALLY THE TREES AND FENCE LINE E OF THE RWY AND TREES AND POWERLINE W OF THE RWY.
- RWY GRASS HEIGHT MUST BE VERIFIED BEFORE LANDING
- 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 8IL5 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 8IL5
O'Connor Field (8IL5) is an airport in Pecatonica, IL, at 900 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8IL5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8IL5 have a control tower?
No. O'Connor Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8IL5?
O'Connor Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8IL5?
O'Connor Field is in Pecatonica, IL, at an elevation of 900 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.3683, -89.3543.
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