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62IL

Ferris Field

Marengo, IllinoisElevation 841 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,925 ft

N/S
Dimensions
1,925 x 80 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY N
Traffic patternLeft
RWY S
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

Ferris Field is in Marengo, Illinois. Field elevation 841 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerHARRY R. FERRIS
Manager phone815-558-0581
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA62IL
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.1860, -88.6040
Distance from city4 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ALL TFC PATTERNS EAST OF RWY.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗62IL on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 62IL have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 62IL. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 62IL have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 62IL. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 62IL?
62IL sits at 841 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 62IL?
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.