Airport information
- FAA LID
- 9IL7
- Coordinates
- 41.5098, -90.1821
- Elevation
- 580 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1972/08
- Distance from city
- 0 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 | 04:53 AM | 09:53Z |
| Sunrise | 05:27 AM | 10:27Z |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | 01:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:12 PM | 02:12Z |
Plan a flight from 9IL7
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
2,250 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,250 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVA · Davenport | VORTAC | 113.80 | r127° / 18 NM |
| MZV · Moline | VORTAC | 114.40 | r056° / 23.5 NM |
| BDF · Bradford | VORTAC | 114.70 | r308° / 34.1 NM |
| GBG · Galesburg | VOR-DME | 109.80 | r015° / 36.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 9IL7. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- 100
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- OWNER DESIRES APRT TO BE CHARTED.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- ALSO BLDG NEAR HELIPAD.
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 9IL7 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 9IL7
Black Airport (9IL7) is an airport in Hillsdale, IL, at 580 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 9IL7, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 9IL7 have a control tower?
No. Black Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 9IL7?
Black Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,250 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 9IL7?
Black Airport is in Hillsdale, IL, at an elevation of 580 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.5098, -90.1821.
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