Airport information
- FAA LID
- LL46
- Coordinates
- 40.8353, -88.1528
- Elevation
- 663 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBIA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1976/10
- Distance from city
- 4 NE
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 | 05:21 AM | 10:21Z |
| Sunset | 08:28 PM | 01:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:01 PM | 02:01Z |
Plan a flight from LL46
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,110 ft × 90 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 450 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,110 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RBS · Roberts | VOR-DME | 116.80 | r000° / 15.2 NM |
| IKK · Kankakee | VOR-DME | 111.60 | r224° / 19.9 NM |
| PNT · Pontiac | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r085° / 26.4 NM |
| EON · Peotone | VORTAC | 113.20 | r210° / 30.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LL46. VFR sectional link above.
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 LL46 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 LL46
Read Airport (LL46) is an airport in Piper City, IL, at 663 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,110 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for LL46, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does LL46 have a control tower?
No. Read Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at LL46?
Read Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,110 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is LL46?
Read Airport is in Piper City, IL, at an elevation of 663 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.8353, -88.1528.
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