Airport information
- FAA LID
- IL68
- Coordinates
- 41.4321, -88.5225
- Elevation
- 608 ft MSL
- 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
- 2016/11
- Distance from city
- 6 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 | 05:20 AM | 10:20Z |
| Sunset | 08:31 PM | 01:31Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:05 PM | 02:05Z |
Plan a flight from IL68
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 9
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 9 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 9/27
3,690 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 9/27 | 3,690 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOT · Joliet | VORTAC | 112.30 | r231° / 11.5 NM |
| DPA · Du Page | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r194° / 28.6 NM |
| EON · Peotone | VORTAC | 113.20 | r285° / 34.4 NM |
| IKK · Kankakee | VOR-DME | 111.60 | r305° / 37.2 NM |
| PNT · Pontiac | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r012° / 37.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IL68. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FLIGHT OPERATIONS CAN BE CONDUCTED SAFELY AT THIS FACILITY PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET: - NO OBJECTION. - NO CONFLICT WITH DHS RADAR OR AIRPORT OBSTRUCTION SCREENING - THERE IS NO IFR EFFECT AS SINCE THERE ARE NO PROCEDURES PUBLISHED. SUGGEST INGRESS/EGRESS POINTS BE LIMITED TO SOUTH, SOUTHWEST, AND WEST OF THE PROPOSED VFR AIRPORT. TO THE NORTH OF THE PROPOSED AIRPORT, AIRCRAFT ARRIVING AND DEPARTING AT (OC8) CUSHING FIELD AIRPORT 2,832 FT EXISTING RUNWAY 18/36 ARE DESCENDING OUT OF 2300' AS LOW AS 790' TO LAND AND TO THE EAST OF THE PROPOSED AIRPORT IS MORRIS MUNICIPAL-JAMES R. WASHBURN AIRPORT (C09) 4,085 FOOT PROPOSED RUNWAY 08/26. C09 IS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 4.84 NAUTICAL MILES (NM), 29,403 FEET, EAST OF THE PROPOSED PRIVATE-USE AIRPORT WITH AIRCRAFT DESCENDING OUT OF 2200' AS LOW AS 1020' TO LAND. NOTE: ALL LDOT DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS MINIMUM STANDARDS AS CONTAINED IN THE AVIATION SAFETY RULES MUST BE MAINTAINED, REGARDLESS OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION'S AIRSPACE DETERMINATION. THE !DOT-DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS WILL FILE AN INITIAL 5010-5 FORM ON YOUR BEHALF, TO THE FAA, TO ACTIVATE THE RESTRICTED LANDING AREA IN THE FAA AIRSPACE SYSTEM, UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE FACILITY. IN THE FUTURE YOU MAY RECEIVE THIS FORM DIRECTLY FROM THEM, WHICH YOU MUST SIGN AND RETURN EACH YEAR AFTER THIS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE 5010-5 FORM IS THE ONLY METHOD THE FAA HAS FOR TRACKING THE EXISTENCE OF PRIVATE FACILITIES. FAILURE TO PROMPTLY ...
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- EMAIL ADDRESS: RACRYDER@GMAIL.COM (ALL LOWER CASE)
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About IL68
Nettle Creek Landings Airport (IL68) is an airport in Morris, IL, at 608 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,690 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IL68, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IL68 have a control tower?
No. Nettle Creek Landings Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IL68?
Nettle Creek Landings Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,690 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IL68?
Nettle Creek Landings Airport is in Morris, IL, at an elevation of 608 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.4321, -88.5225.
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