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IL51

Aero Acres Airport

Dwight, IllinoisElevation 645 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,600 ft

09/27
Dimensions
2,600 x 275 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

Aero Acres Airport is in Dwight, Illinois. Field elevation 645 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJOE SMOTHERS
Manager phone815-483-5180
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAIL51
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.0383, -88.3350
Distance from city2 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗IL51 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does IL51 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for IL51. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does IL51 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for IL51. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at IL51?
IL51 sits at 645 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for IL51?
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.