Airport information
- FAA LID
- IL23
- Coordinates
- 42.4420, -89.4502
- Elevation
- 900 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0E
- 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
- 1993/10
- Distance from city
- 2 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 | 05:21 AM | 10:21Z |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | 01:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:13 PM | 02:13Z |
Plan a flight from IL23
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 14
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 14 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 14/32
2,000 ft × 70 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r243° / 16.8 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r318° / 17.1 NM |
| PLL · Polo | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r004° / 28.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IL23. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- OBSTRUCTIONS REMOVED/LOWEREDOR THR DSPLCD TO PROVIDE 20:1 APCH SLOPES; 125 FT EITHER SIDE OF CNTRLN & 200 FT AT ENDS OF RY BE CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS.
- 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 IL23 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 IL23
Ellis Airport (IL23) is an airport in Cedarville, IL, at 900 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IL23, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IL23 have a control tower?
No. Ellis Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IL23?
Ellis Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IL23?
Ellis Airport is in Cedarville, IL, at an elevation of 900 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.4420, -89.4502.
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