Airport information
- FAA LID
- IL34
- Coordinates
- 42.2145, -88.7570
- Elevation
- 815 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0W
- 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
- 1972/08
- Distance from city
- 4 SE
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 | 04:44 AM | 09:44Z |
| Sunrise | 05:19 AM | 10:19Z |
| Sunset | 08:35 PM | 01:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:10 PM | 02:10Z |
Plan a flight from IL34
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy E at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway E/W
2,800 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 2,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r091° / 19.7 NM |
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r140° / 25.8 NM |
| DPA · Du Page | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r315° / 26.6 NM |
| BUU · Burbun | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r216° / 34.9 NM |
| OBK · Northbrook | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r272° / 35.8 NM |
| PLL · Polo | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r063° / 37.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IL34. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- OPNS SOUTH OF RWY.
- 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 IL34 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 IL34
Henderson Field (IL34) is an airport in Belvidere, IL, at 815 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IL34, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IL34 have a control tower?
No. Henderson Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IL34?
Henderson Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IL34?
Henderson Field is in Belvidere, IL, at an elevation of 815 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.2145, -88.7570.
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