K8N2
Skydive Chicago Airport
Ottawa, IllinoisElevation 616 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
03/21
RWY 0333°T
RWY 21213°T
Traffic patternRight
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Skydive Chicago Airport is in Ottawa, Illinois. Field elevation 616 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerROOK NELSON
Manager phone815-433-0000
AttendedDaily, 0800–DUSK
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAK8N2
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.3998, -88.7939
Distance from city4 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
CTAF122.725
UNICOM122.725
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.725
CTAF
CTAF
122.725
UNICOM
UNIC
122.725
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›268 FT CELLULAR TOWER 1/2 MI WSW OF RY 03.
›ACTVT LIRL RY 03/21 - 122.725
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›EXTENSIVE PARACHUTE ACTVTY ON & INVOF ARPT.
›7 FT SHRUB 67 FT FM RWY END.
›PRVDD THE AREA 125 FT EITHER SIDE OF RY CNTRLN & 200 FT OFF RY ENDS IS CLEAR; ANY OBSTN REMOVED/LOWERED OR THLD DSPLCD TO PRVD A CLEAR 20:1 APCH; AREA 60 FT EITHER SIDE OF RY CNTRLN & 240 FT OFF RY ENDS IS CLEAR.
›7 FT CROPS 68 FT FROM RY END
›EMAIL ADDRESS: ROOK@SKYDIVECHICAGO.COM (ALL LOWER CASE)
›THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
›FOR NOISE ABATEMENT FLY WIDE PATTERN RY 03.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does K8N2 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for K8N2. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does K8N2 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for K8N2. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at K8N2?
K8N2 sits at 616 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for K8N2?
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.