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IL81

Berns Airport

Clifton, IllinoisElevation 658 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,300 ft

E/W
Dimensions
2,300 x 70 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY E
RWY W

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Berns Airport is in Clifton, Illinois. Field elevation 658 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerROBERT D BERNS
Manager phone815-694-2665
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAIL81
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.9370, -88.0460
Distance from city4 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100
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)
↗IL81 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does IL81 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for IL81. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does IL81 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for IL81. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at IL81?
IL81 sits at 658 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for IL81?
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.