Latham Park Aero Estates Airport Private
LL81 · Rockford, IL · 778 ft elevation · var 0E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- LL81
- Coordinates
- 42.3750, -89.0701
- Elevation
- 778 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
- 1970/11
- Distance from city
- 3 N
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 | 08:37 PM | 01:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:11 PM | 02:11Z |
Plan a flight from LL81
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N · 176°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
2,305 ft × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- 176° mag · 176° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 76 ft, 1,197 ft from threshold
- Heading
- 356° mag · 356° true
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 23 ft, 368 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 2,305 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r032° / 10.6 NM |
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r169° / 11.1 NM |
| PLL · Polo | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r036° / 31.8 NM |
| BUU · Burbun | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r242° / 38.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LL81. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ALL TFC WEST OF RWY.
- CLOSED WINTER MONTHS WHEN SNOW ON GROUND - PRIOR PERMISSION FOR USE.
- TWR 950 FT AGL TO SW THAT IS IN THE TFC PAT WHEN PERFORMING LEFT TFC FOR A LDG TO THE N & RIGHT TFC FOR A LDG TO S.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- CLSD WHEN TURF IS SOFT.
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 LL81 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 LL81
Latham Park Aero Estates Airport (LL81) is an airport in Rockford, IL, at 778 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,305 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for LL81, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does LL81 have a control tower?
No. Latham Park Aero Estates Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at LL81?
Latham Park Aero Estates Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,305 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is LL81?
Latham Park Aero Estates Airport is in Rockford, IL, at an elevation of 778 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.3750, -89.0701.
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