Airport information
- FAA LID
- IL36
- Coordinates
- 42.3209, -88.7584
- Elevation
- 840 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
- Activated
- 1974/02
- Distance from city
- 4 NE
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 | 05:18 AM | 10:18Z |
| Sunset | 08:35 PM | 01:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:10 PM | 02:10Z |
Plan a flight from IL36
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left 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
2,254 ft × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Plines, 20 ft, 400 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 2,254 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r073° / 20.4 NM |
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r130° / 21 NM |
| BUU · Burbun | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r224° / 30 NM |
| DPA · Du Page | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r323° / 31.6 NM |
| OBK · Northbrook | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r282° / 36.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IL36. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 IL36 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 IL36
Bob Walberg Field (IL36) is an airport in Belvidere, IL, at 840 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,254 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IL36, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IL36 have a control tower?
No. Bob Walberg Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IL36?
Bob Walberg Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,254 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IL36?
Bob Walberg Field is in Belvidere, IL, at an elevation of 840 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.3209, -88.7584.
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