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49IL

Walnut Creek Airport

Somonauk, IllinoisElevation 666 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,200 ft

09/27
Dimensions
2,200 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf
Edge lights
LOW
RWY 09
Displaced threshold150 ft
RWY 27

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Walnut Creek Airport is in Somonauk, Illinois. Field elevation 666 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerBRENT BISH
Manager phone(815) 712-5795
AttendedIREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA49IL
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.5933, -88.6917
Distance from city3 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›CAUTION ROBOTIC MOWER IN USE.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›RY LGTS AVBL BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT.
›TREES ARE TRIMMED TO STANDARD FOR RESIDENTIAL ARPT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗49IL on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 49IL have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 49IL. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 49IL have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 49IL. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 49IL?
49IL sits at 666 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 49IL?
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.