IL78
Benoit Airport
Kankakee, IllinoisElevation 660 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
18/36
RWY 18179°T
RWY 36359°T
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Benoit Airport is in Kankakee, Illinois. Field elevation 660 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerSTEVE BENOIT
Manager phone815-592-0290
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAIL78
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.1311, -87.7923
Distance from city3 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›PERSONAL USE.
›PRVDD OBSTNS IN RY APCH SLOPE SFC BE REMOVED OR LOWERED; OTHERWISE RY THR DSPLCD & MKD TO PRVD MINIMUM 20:1 APCH SFC CLNC OVER OBSTNS; AREA 125' EITHER SIDE OF RY CNTRLN CLEAR OF OBSTNS; LTR OF AGREEMENT WITH BENOIT & MC CLURE ARPTS TO THE EFFECT THAT MC CLURE TFC PATTERNS BE WEST OF N/S RY.
›TOWERS 1.5 MI NE.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does IL78 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for IL78. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does IL78 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for IL78. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at IL78?
IL78 sits at 660 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for IL78?
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.