wxdecoder
8IL5

O'Connor Field

Pecatonica, IllinoisElevation 900 ftSmall airport

OUR HEADSET PICK · NOT SPONSORED

DC

David Clark DC ONE-X

Not sponsored, just the headset we'd buy ourselves: the DC ONE-X, with hybrid noise cancelling, Bluetooth, and 30+ hour battery. And David Clark's A+ customer service is the real reason we recommend them.

Visit David Clark
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,800 ft

09/27
Dimensions
1,800 x 70 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 09
RWY 27

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

O'Connor Field is in Pecatonica, Illinois. Field elevation 900 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerKEN SCHROEPFER
Manager phone815-275-5569
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8IL5
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.3683, -89.3543
Distance from city4 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›RWY GRASS HEIGHT MUST BE VERIFIED BEFORE LANDING
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›PROVIDED CLEAR OBSTACLE FREE ZONE, AND CLEAR 20:1 APPROVAL, ESPECIALLY THE TREES AND FENCE LINE E OF THE RWY AND TREES AND POWERLINE W OF THE RWY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗8IL5 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8IL5 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8IL5. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8IL5 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8IL5. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8IL5?
8IL5 sits at 900 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8IL5?
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.