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6IL9

Geldean Airport

Walnut, IllinoisElevation 745 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,600 ft

14/32
Dimensions
1,600 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf (fair)
RWY 14
RWY 32
Displaced threshold600 ft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Geldean Airport is in Walnut, Illinois. Field elevation 745 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerKURT GELDEAN
Manager phone815-716-0707
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA6IL9
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.5140, -89.6311
Distance from city2 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE ONLY.
›RY 14/32 HAS 600 FT SAFETY AREA ON SE END.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›40 FT TREES 400 FT NORTH OF LNDG AREA; 25 FT BLDG 100 FT EAST OF LNDG AREA; 33 FT PLINE 265 FT SOUTH OF LNDG AREA; 30 FT BLDG 175 FT EAST OF LNDG AREA; 19 FT ROAD 225 FT SOUTH OF LNDG AREA.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗6IL9 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 6IL9 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 6IL9. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 6IL9 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 6IL9. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 6IL9?
6IL9 sits at 745 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 6IL9?
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.