Airport information
- FAA LID
- IL87
- Coordinates
- 41.7111, -89.1123
- Elevation
- 930 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0E
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1964/08
- 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 | 04:48 AM | 09:48Z |
| Sunrise | 05:22 AM | 10:22Z |
| Sunset | 08:34 PM | 01:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:09 PM | 02:09Z |
Plan a flight from IL87
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
2,000 ft × 200 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLL · Polo | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r127° / 23.9 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r172° / 31.1 NM |
| DPA · Du Page | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r251° / 35.8 NM |
| JOT · Joliet | VORTAC | 112.30 | r284° / 37 NM |
| BDF · Bradford | VORTAC | 114.70 | r033° / 39.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IL87. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- RESTRICTED TO PVT USE.
- OWNER LIVES AT ARPT.
- 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 IL87 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 IL87
W Davis Airport (IL87) is an airport in Compton, IL, at 930 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 IL87, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IL87 have a control tower?
No. W Davis Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IL87?
W Davis Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IL87?
W Davis Airport is in Compton, IL, at an elevation of 930 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.7111, -89.1123.
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