Airport information
- FAA LID
- IL88
- Coordinates
- 41.6750, -89.1168
- Elevation
- 929 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0E
- 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
- 1967/03
- Distance from city
- 3 SW
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 IL88
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
1,300 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 1,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLL · Polo | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r131° / 25.2 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r173° / 33.3 NM |
| DPA · Du Page | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r248° / 36.7 NM |
| JOT · Joliet | VORTAC | 112.30 | r280° / 36.7 NM |
| BDF · Bradford | VORTAC | 114.70 | r034° / 37.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IL88. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
- 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 IL88 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 IL88
Earl Barnickel Airport (IL88) is an airport in Compton, IL, at 929 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IL88, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does IL88 have a control tower?
No. Earl Barnickel Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at IL88?
Earl Barnickel Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is IL88?
Earl Barnickel Airport is in Compton, IL, at an elevation of 929 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.6750, -89.1168.
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