Airport information
- FAA LID
- LL51
- Coordinates
- 41.6042, -88.2737
- Elevation
- 663 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- 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
- 1972/04
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 04:45 AM | 09:45Z |
| Sunrise | 05:19 AM | 10:19Z |
| Sunset | 08:31 PM | 01:31Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:05 PM | 02:05Z |
Plan a flight from LL51
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 1,700 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 × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOT · Joliet | VORTAC | 112.30 | r028° / 4 NM |
| DPA · Du Page | VOR-DME | 108.40 | r167° / 17.5 NM |
| EON · Peotone | VORTAC | 113.20 | r311° / 29.6 NM |
| CGT · Chicago Heights | VORTAC | 114.20 | r278° / 32.1 NM |
| IKK · Kankakee | VOR-DME | 111.60 | r329° / 37.1 NM |
| OBK · Northbrook | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r203° / 39.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LL51. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.
- FOR MIRL RY N/S CALL 815-436-3835.
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 LL51 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 LL51
Riley's Field (LL51) is an airport in Plainfield, IL, at 663 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 LL51, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does LL51 have a control tower?
No. Riley's Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at LL51?
Riley's Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is LL51?
Riley's Field is in Plainfield, IL, at an elevation of 663 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.6042, -88.2737.
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