US-0479
Oakfield RLA Airport
Kaneville, IllinoisElevation 810 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
18/36
RWY 18
RWY 36
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Oakfield RLA Airport is in Kaneville, Illinois. Field elevation 810 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerFRED BALDRIDGE
Manager phone630-346-5797
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-0479
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.8464, -88.5703
Distance from city2 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
›BASED ON THIS STUDY, WE HAVE NO OBJECTIONS PROVIDED THE POWERLINES, WHICH ARE OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE RUNWAY APPROACH SLOPE, ARE REMOVED/LOWERED OR THE RUNWAY THRESHOLD IS DISPLACED AND CLEARLY MARKED SO AS TO PROVIDED A MINIMUM OF 20:1 APPROACH CLEARANCE OVER THE OBSTRUCTIONS . WE RECOMMEND YOU REFERENCE FAA ADVISORY CIRCULAR 150/5300-48, "UTILITY AIRPORTS", IN ESTABLISHING AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF SAFETY FOR AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS AT THIS AIRPORT (COPY ENCLOSED). WE POINT OUT THAT: 1. DUE TO EFFECTIVE RUNWAY LENGTH THAT IS AVAILABLE FOR TAKEOFF AND LANDING, CAUTION SHOULD BE GIVEN TO CALCULATION OF AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE DATA AND SHOULD INCLUDE CORRECTIONS FOR TEMPERATURE AND ALTITUDE . 2. THE PROPOSED AIRPORT UNDERLIES FEDERAL AIRWAY V6 . THIS DETERMINATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO MEAN FAA APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL OF THE PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT INVOLVED IN THE PROPOSAL . IT IS ONLY A DETERMINATION WITH RESPECT TO THE SAFE AND EFFICIENT USE OF AIRSPACE BY AIRCRAFT. IN MAKING THIS DETERMINATION, THE FAA HAS CONSIDERED MATTERS SUCH AS THE EFFECT THE PROPOSAL WOULD HAVE ON EXISTING OR PLANNED TRAFFIC PATTERNS OF NEIGHBORING AIRPORTS, THE EFFECTS IT WOULD HAVE ON THE EXISTING AIRSPACE STRUCTURE AND PROJECTED PROGRAMS OF THE FAA, AND THE EFFECTS THAT EXISTING OR PROPOSED MANMADE OBJECTS (ON FILE WITH THE FAA) AND KNOWN NATURAL OBJECTS WITHIN THE AFFECTED AREA WOULD HAVE ON THE AIRPORT PROPOSAL. THIS DETERMINATION IN NO WAY PREEMPTS OR WAIVES ANY ORDINANCE , LAWS, OR REGULATIONS OF...
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-0479 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-0479. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-0479 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-0479. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-0479?
US-0479 sits at 810 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-0479?
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.