3IL1
Silver Creek Gliderport
New Douglas, IllinoisElevation 595 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
18/36
RWY 18
RWY 36
Traffic patternRight
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Silver Creek Gliderport is in New Douglas, Illinois. Field elevation 595 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJIM PITCHER
Manager phone314-406-8810
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA3IL1
SectionalST LOUIS
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)SAINT LOUIS
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.9253, -89.6622
Distance from city3 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.900
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›COMMUNICATE WITH OWNER ON 122.775.
›INFO @SOARSGC.COM.
›PRVDD CLEAR 20:1 APCH; AREA 125 FT EITHER SIDE & 200 FT OFF RY ENDS IS CLEAR; AREA 60 FT EITHER SIDE & 240 FT OFF RY ENDS NO RUTS OR DEPRESSIONS.
›FOR CD CTC ST LOUIS APCH AT 314-890-1018.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 3IL1 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 3IL1. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 3IL1 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 3IL1. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 3IL1?
3IL1 sits at 595 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 3IL1?
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.