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96IL

Gerbick Airport

Lena, IllinoisElevation 930 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,400 ft

18/36
Dimensions
2,400 x 70 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 18
Displaced threshold200 ft
RWY 36
Displaced threshold200 ft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Gerbick Airport is in Lena, Illinois. Field elevation 930 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDEAN GERBICK
Manager phone815-369-4279
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA96IL
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.3757, -89.8508
Distance from city1 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗96IL on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 96IL have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 96IL. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 96IL have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 96IL. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 96IL?
96IL sits at 930 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 96IL?
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.