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5LL8

Hugh Van Voorst Airport

Union Hill, IllinoisElevation 617 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,450 ft

09/27
Dimensions
3,450 x 50 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Edge lights
LOW
RWY 09
Traffic patternLeft
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

Hugh Van Voorst Airport is in Union Hill, Illinois. Field elevation 617 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerGRANT VAN VOORST
Manager phone815-426-2544
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA5LL8
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.1123, -88.1401
Distance from city0 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PCL ON FREQ 122.925.
›BLACKTOP
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗5LL8 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 5LL8 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 5LL8. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 5LL8 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 5LL8. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 5LL8?
5LL8 sits at 617 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 5LL8?
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.