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4IL9

Unzicker Airport

Benson, IllinoisElevation 745 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,280 ft

18/36
Dimensions
2,280 x 140 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 18
Displaced threshold140 ft
RWY 36
Displaced threshold530 ft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Unzicker Airport is in Benson, Illinois. Field elevation 745 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerKEITH UNZICKER
Manager phone(309) 369-5008
AttendedIREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA4IL9
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.8275, -89.1208
Distance from city2 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›265 FT TWR 800 FT SSE OF ARPT AND 393 FT 1/2 NM SW OF ARPT.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›DSPLCD THLDS RYS 18 & 36 ARE MARKED WITH TIRES PAINTED WHITE.
›PRVDD CLEAR 20:1 APCHS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗4IL9 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 4IL9 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 4IL9. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 4IL9 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 4IL9. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 4IL9?
4IL9 sits at 745 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 4IL9?
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.
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