US-6828
Great Lakes Seaplane Base
Antioch, IllinoisElevation 737 ftSeaplane base
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Runway detail & declared distances
03W/21W
RWY 03W
RWY 21W
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Great Lakes Seaplane Base is in Antioch, Illinois. Field elevation 737 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerTRENT TOBIAS
Manager phone847-812-1480
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-6828
SectionalCHICAGO
Center (ARTCC)CHICAGO
Flight service (AFSS)KANKAKEE
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.4665, -88.1328
Distance from city2 NM WSW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-6828 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-6828. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-6828 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-6828. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-6828?
US-6828 sits at 737 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-6828?
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.