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IL59

Chicago Glider Club Gliderport

Channahon, IllinoisElevation 590 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,000 ft

E/W
Dimensions
2,000 x 250 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY E
Traffic patternRight
RWY W
Traffic patternLeft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Chicago Glider Club Gliderport is in Channahon, Illinois. Field elevation 590 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerRON RIDENOUR
Manager phone630-854-9456
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAIL59
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.4320, -88.2473
Distance from city2 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelMOGAS
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›DROP-OFF ON EAST END OF RWY.
›UNICOM 123.3.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.
›ARPT IS FOR GLIDER USE ONLY, OR AS DIRECTED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CHICAGO GLIDER CLUB.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗IL59 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does IL59 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for IL59. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does IL59 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for IL59. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at IL59?
IL59 sits at 590 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for IL59?
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.