Chicago Glider Club Gliderport GliderportPrivate
IL59 · Channahon, IL · 590 ft elevation · var 0W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- IL59
- Coordinates
- 41.4320, -88.2473
- Elevation
- 590 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
- 1973/07
- Distance from city
- 2 W
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 | 04:45 AM | 09:45Z |
| Sunrise | 05:19 AM | 10:19Z |
| Sunset | 08:30 PM | 01:30Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:04 PM | 02:04Z |
Plan a flight from IL59
Runway E/W
2,000 ft × 250 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOT · Joliet | VORTAC | 112.30 | r153° / 7.6 NM |
| EON · Peotone | VORTAC | 113.20 | r294° / 22.8 NM |
| DPA · Du Page | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r168° / 27.9 NM |
| IKK · Kankakee | VOR-DME | 111.60 | r320° / 28 NM |
| CGT · Chicago Heights | VORTAC | 114.20 | r259° / 30.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IL59. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- MOGAS
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ARPT IS FOR GLIDER USE ONLY, OR AS DIRECTED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CHICAGO GLIDER CLUB.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.
- UNICOM 123.3.
- DROP-OFF ON EAST END OF RWY.
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 IL59 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 IL59
Chicago Glider Club Gliderport (IL59) is a gliderport in Channahon, IL, at 590 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 IL59, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IL59 have a control tower?
No. Chicago Glider Club Gliderport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) gliderport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IL59?
Chicago Glider Club Gliderport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IL59?
Chicago Glider Club Gliderport is in Channahon, IL, at an elevation of 590 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.4320, -88.2473.
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