Airport information
- FAA LID
- LL87
- Coordinates
- 42.4548, -88.9049
- Elevation
- 970 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0W
- 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
- 1969/03
- Distance from city
- 8 E
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 | 04:44 AM | 09:44Z |
| Sunrise | 05:18 AM | 10:18Z |
| Sunset | 08:36 PM | 01:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:11 PM | 02:11Z |
Plan a flight from LL87
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy NE
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy NE at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway NE/SW
1,900 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| NE/SW | 1,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r122° / 10.8 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r042° / 19 NM |
| BUU · Burbun | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r243° / 30.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LL87. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- HANGAR ON FLD.
- INTENSE AERIAL APPLICATIONSAGRICULTUAL ACFT OPS IN SEASON.
- NO TRESPASSING BY SFC VEHICLES AT ANY TIME - SECURITY PATROLLED.
- 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 LL87 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 LL87
Compass Rose Airport (LL87) is an airport in Rockton, IL, at 970 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for LL87, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does LL87 have a control tower?
No. Compass Rose Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at LL87?
Compass Rose Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is LL87?
Compass Rose Airport is in Rockton, IL, at an elevation of 970 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.4548, -88.9049.
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