56IL
Lee Creek Airport
Caledonia, IllinoisElevation 965 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
09/27
RWY 09
RWY 27
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
Lee Creek Airport is in Caledonia, Illinois. Field elevation 965 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJOSE TELLEZ
Manager phone(815) 209-4322
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA56IL
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.4622, -88.8751
Distance from city6 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›125 FT EITHER SIDE OF RWY & 200 FT OFF RWY END CLEAR OF OBSTN; OBSTN REMOVED/LOWERED FOR 20:1 APCH; MAINTAIN TRAFFIC NORTH OF ARPT.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›300 FT STWY WEST END.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 56IL have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 56IL. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 56IL have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 56IL. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 56IL?
56IL sits at 965 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 56IL?
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.