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US-0579

Friends Field

Serena, IllinoisElevation 621 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,170 ft

18/36
Dimensions
2,170 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 18
Displaced threshold100 ft
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

Friends Field is in Serena, Illinois. Field elevation 621 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerKEVIN BROWN
Manager phone708-557-4394
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-0579
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.4815, -88.7051
Distance from city2 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›CLEARANCE TO DISPLACED THRESHOLD.
›FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗US-0579 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-0579 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-0579. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-0579 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-0579. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-0579?
US-0579 sits at 621 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-0579?
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.