Airport information
- FAA LID
- 9IL6
- Coordinates
- 40.5131, -89.3673
- Elevation
- 650 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0E
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1992/02
- Distance from city
- 2 SW
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 | 04:54 AM | 09:54Z |
| Sunrise | 05:27 AM | 10:27Z |
| Sunset | 08:31 PM | 01:31Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:05 PM | 02:05Z |
Plan a flight from 9IL6
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,300 ft × 105 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMI · Bloomington | VOR-DME | 108.20 | r273° / 20 NM |
| PIA · Peoria | VORTAC | 115.20 | r113° / 21.8 NM |
| PNT · Pontiac | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r235° / 34.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 9IL6. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED ANY OBST IN RWY APCH SLOPE BE REMOVED/LOWERED OR RWY THR DSPLCD AND MKD TO PROVIDE MIN 20:1 APCH CLNC OVER OBST; AREA 125' EITHER SIDE OF RWY CL CLEAR OF OBST.
- FOR CD CTC ST LOUIS APCH AT 314-890-1017.
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 9IL6 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 9IL6
Weishaupt Airport (9IL6) is an airport in Mackinaw, IL, at 650 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 9IL6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 9IL6 have a control tower?
No. Weishaupt Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 9IL6?
Weishaupt Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 9IL6?
Weishaupt Airport is in Mackinaw, IL, at an elevation of 650 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.5131, -89.3673.
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