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IL57

Cottonwood Airport

Bloomington, IllinoisElevation 765 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,800 ft

18/36
Dimensions
1,800 x 134 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 18
RWY 36

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Cottonwood Airport is in Bloomington, Illinois. Field elevation 765 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerRETTICK ENTERPRISES, INC
Manager phone309-257-4967
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAIL57
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.4220, -89.0206
Distance from city5 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›RWY 18, 385 FT WDNQ RADIO TOWER 1.56 NM NE. FOR CD CTC ST LOUIS APCH AT 314-890-1017.
›PRVDD AREA 125 FT EITHER SIDE OF RY CNTRLN & 200 FT OFF RY ENDS CLEAR OF OBSTN; ANY OBSTN IN RY APCH SLOPE REMOVED/LOWERED OR RY THR DSPLCD & MARKED TO PROVIDE MINIMUM 20:1 APCH CLNC OVER OBSTN.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗IL57 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does IL57 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for IL57. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does IL57 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for IL57. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at IL57?
IL57 sits at 765 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for IL57?
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.