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LL78

LZ Fairwinds Airport

Rockford, IllinoisElevation 752 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,700 ft

09/27
Dimensions
1,700 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 09
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27
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

LZ Fairwinds Airport is in Rockford, Illinois. Field elevation 752 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMICHAEL LINDEN
Manager phone815-985-4120
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALL78
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.3120, -89.1519
Distance from city6 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›OWNER DESIRES ARPT NOT BE CHARTED.
›PROVIDED ACFT OPNS ARE CONDUCTED NORTH OF RWY 9-27 (RIGHT TFC RWY 27 AND LEFT TFC RWY 9).
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗LL78 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LL78 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for LL78. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does LL78 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for LL78. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at LL78?
LL78 sits at 752 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LL78?
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.