Airport information
- FAA LID
- LL90
- Coordinates
- 42.4470, -88.9005
- Elevation
- 960 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0W
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE
- Attendance
- MAY-SEP MON-FRI IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1971/12
- Distance from city
- 9 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 LL90
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
2,500 ft × 90 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r123° / 11.3 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r044° / 18.8 NM |
| BUU · Burbun | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r242° / 30.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for LL90. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- NON COMPATIBLE TRAFFIC PATTERN EXISTS WITH COMPASS ROSE ARPT 1/2 NW.
- ADDITIONAL CONTACT - GERALD MCCURDY
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- OTHER CONTACT: GERALD MCCURDY 815-765-2117 CELL: 815-519-8838 JERRY_MCCURCY@TAPDIE.COM
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 LL90 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 LL90
McCurdy Strip (LL90) is an airport in Caledonia, IL, at 960 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for LL90, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does LL90 have a control tower?
No. McCurdy Strip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at LL90?
McCurdy Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is LL90?
McCurdy Strip is in Caledonia, IL, at an elevation of 960 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.4470, -88.9005.
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