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Gittleson Farms Airport

Franklin Grove, IllinoisElevation 836 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,900 ft

18/36
Dimensions
2,900 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 18
Displaced threshold300 ft
RWY 36

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Gittleson Farms Airport is in Franklin Grove, Illinois. Field elevation 836 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerVERN GITTLESON
Manager phone(815) 761-2531
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA15IL
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.7973, -89.2732
Distance from city3 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›HIGH LINE ON 18
›PROVIDED OBSTRUCTIONS IN APCH AREA ARE REMOVED/LOWERED TO PROVIDE 20:1 CLEARANCE.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗15IL on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 15IL have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 15IL. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 15IL have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 15IL. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 15IL?
15IL sits at 836 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 15IL?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.