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69IL

David Gillespie Airport

Marseilles, IllinoisElevation 730 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,600 ft

18/36
Dimensions
2,600 x 145 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 18
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 36
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

David Gillespie Airport is in Marseilles, Illinois. Field elevation 730 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDAVID C. GILLESPIE
Manager phone815-795-2539
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA69IL
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.3649, -88.6778
Distance from city3 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›KENT HOUGAS 815-795-7277
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗69IL on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 69IL have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 69IL. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 69IL have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 69IL. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 69IL?
69IL sits at 730 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 69IL?
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.