VFR

22IL

HORSESHOE MOUND

GALENA, IL

Elevation
820 ft
Control
Uncontrolled
Runway
1,900 ft

About Horseshoe Mound

The 22IL identifier marks Horseshoe Mound, a privately owned, non-towered airfield in Galena, Illinois. A lone turf runway, 15/33, serves the field, measuring 1,900 feet by 100 feet.

No instrument approaches are published, so operations are conducted under visual flight rules. With no control tower or advisory frequency published, traffic relies on standard see-and-avoid practice. The field has no fuel sales on record. The field is designated private use, so landing requires prior permission from the owner.

Field elevation is 820 feet above mean sea level.

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Questions

Where is Horseshoe Mound (22IL) located?
Horseshoe Mound is located in Galena, IL.
Is Horseshoe Mound a public or private airport?
Horseshoe Mound (22IL) is a private-use airport, so prior permission from the owner is required before landing.
How many runways does Horseshoe Mound have?
Horseshoe Mound has a single runway, 15/33 at 1,900 feet of turf.
What is the field elevation at Horseshoe Mound?
Horseshoe Mound sits at 820 feet above mean sea level.
Does Horseshoe Mound have an instrument approach?
No, Horseshoe Mound has no published instrument approach procedures; it is used under visual flight rules.
Does Horseshoe Mound have an air traffic control tower?
No, Horseshoe Mound (22IL) is a non-towered airport; pilots self-announce on the CTAF.