Airport information
- FAA LID
- IL51
- Coordinates
- 41.0383, -88.3350
- Elevation
- 645 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
- 1974/02
- 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 | 04:47 AM | 09:47Z |
| Sunrise | 05:21 AM | 10:21Z |
| Sunset | 08:29 PM | 01:29Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:03 PM | 02:03Z |
Plan a flight from IL51
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,600 ft × 275 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 120 ft, 3,260 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 34 ft, 1,200 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| IKK · Kankakee | VOR-DME | 111.60 | r265° / 22.1 NM |
| PNT · Pontiac | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r051° / 22.3 NM |
| EON · Peotone | VORTAC | 113.20 | r239° / 28.2 NM |
| RBS · Roberts | VOR-DME | 116.80 | r342° / 28.5 NM |
| JOT · Joliet | VORTAC | 112.30 | r179° / 30.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IL51. 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 IL51 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 IL51
Aero Acres Airport (IL51) is an airport in Dwight, IL, at 645 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IL51, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IL51 have a control tower?
No. Aero Acres Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IL51?
Aero Acres Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IL51?
Aero Acres Airport is in Dwight, IL, at an elevation of 645 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.0383, -88.3350.
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