Airport information
- FAA LID
- IL81
- Coordinates
- 40.9370, -88.0460
- Elevation
- 658 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1975/09
- Distance from city
- 4 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 | 04:47 AM | 09:47Z |
| Sunrise | 05:20 AM | 10:20Z |
| Sunset | 08:28 PM | 01:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:01 PM | 02:01Z |
Plan a flight from IL81
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy E at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway E/W
2,300 ft × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 2,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| IKK · Kankakee | VOR-DME | 111.60 | r227° / 12.1 NM |
| RBS · Roberts | VOR-DME | 116.80 | r012° / 22 NM |
| EON · Peotone | VORTAC | 113.20 | r208° / 23.1 NM |
| PNT · Pontiac | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r074° / 32 NM |
| JOT · Joliet | VORTAC | 112.30 | r159° / 38.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IL81. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- 100
- Airframe service
- MINOR
- Powerplant service
- MINOR
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 IL81 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 IL81
Berns Airport (IL81) is an airport in Clifton, IL, at 658 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IL81, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IL81 have a control tower?
No. Berns Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IL81?
Berns Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IL81?
Berns Airport is in Clifton, IL, at an elevation of 658 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.9370, -88.0460.
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