Airport information
- FAA LID
- LL80
- Coordinates
- 42.3820, -89.1612
- Elevation
- 862 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0E
- 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
- 1964/09
- Distance from city
- 7 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 | 04:45 AM | 09:45Z |
| Sunrise | 05:20 AM | 10:20Z |
| Sunset | 08:37 PM | 01:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:12 PM | 02:12Z |
Plan a flight from LL80
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy E at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway E/W
2,200 ft × 90 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r009° / 9.5 NM |
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r190° / 10.9 NM |
| PLL · Polo | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r030° / 29.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LL80. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- MINOR
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ARPT LCTD AT 8484 TATE ROAD.
- 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 LL80 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 LL80
Darrington Airport (LL80) is an airport in Rockford, IL, at 862 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for LL80, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does LL80 have a control tower?
No. Darrington Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at LL80?
Darrington Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is LL80?
Darrington Airport is in Rockford, IL, at an elevation of 862 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.3820, -89.1612.
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