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Ruder Airport

Maple Park, IllinoisElevation 855 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,200 ft

09/27
Dimensions
2,200 x 70 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 09
Displaced threshold225 ft
Traffic patternRight
RWY 27
Traffic patternLeft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Ruder Airport is in Maple Park, Illinois. Field elevation 855 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerEUGENE RUDER
Manager phone815-895-9274
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA59IL
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.9258, -88.6464
Distance from city2 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.
›AREA 125 FT EITHER SIDE OF CNTRLN & 200 FT OFF RY ENDS CLEAR OF ANY OBSTN; OBSTN IN RY APCH SLOPE REMOVED/LOWERED OR RY THR DSPLCD & MKD TO PRVD MIN 20:1 APCH CLNC OVER OBSTN; RGT TFC RY 09 ARRIVING & DEPARTING TFC MONITOR & TRANSMIT POSITION INFO ON DEKALB ARPT CTAF.
›OWNER DESIRES CHARTING.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗59IL on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 59IL have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 59IL. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 59IL have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 59IL. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 59IL?
59IL sits at 855 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 59IL?
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.