Airport information
- FAA LID
- 96IL
- Coordinates
- 42.3757, -89.8508
- Elevation
- 930 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
- 1990/04
- Distance from city
- 1 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 | 04:48 AM | 09:48Z |
| Sunrise | 05:22 AM | 10:22Z |
| Sunset | 08:40 PM | 01:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:15 PM | 02:15Z |
Plan a flight from 96IL
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,400 ft × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 225 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 200 ft
- Heading
- 334° mag · 333° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 25 ft, 400 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 200 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLL · Polo | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r327° / 28.6 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r287° / 30.3 NM |
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r249° / 34.8 NM |
| DBQ · Dubuque | VORTAC | 115.80 | r088° / 38.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 96IL. VFR sectional link above.
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 96IL 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 96IL
Gerbick Airport (96IL) is an airport in Lena, IL, at 930 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 96IL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 96IL have a control tower?
No. Gerbick Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 96IL?
Gerbick Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 96IL?
Gerbick Airport is in Lena, IL, at an elevation of 930 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.3757, -89.8508.
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