Airport information
- FAA LID
- 98LL
- Coordinates
- 40.7992, -87.7836
- Elevation
- 630 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
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1980/03
- Distance from city
- 3 NW
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 | 05:20 AM | 10:20Z |
| Sunset | 08:26 PM | 01:26Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:00 PM | 02:00Z |
Plan a flight from 98LL
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,250 ft × 90 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,250 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| IKK · Kankakee | VOR-DME | 111.60 | r170° / 16.8 NM |
| RBS · Roberts | VOR-DME | 116.80 | r051° / 21.7 NM |
| EON · Peotone | VORTAC | 113.20 | r177° / 28.2 NM |
| DNV · Danville | VORTAC | 111.00 | r339° / 32.1 NM |
| BVT · Boiler | VORTAC | 115.10 | r293° / 35.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 98LL. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- WILDLIFE AREA.
- RWY SUBJECT TO FLOOD. LAND AT YOUR OWN RISK.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- 815-228-3011
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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 98LL 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 98LL
Braden Farms Airport (98LL) is an airport in Watseka, IL, at 630 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,250 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 98LL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 98LL have a control tower?
No. Braden Farms Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 98LL?
Braden Farms Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,250 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 98LL?
Braden Farms Airport is in Watseka, IL, at an elevation of 630 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.7992, -87.7836.
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