FlyFren
VFR
2IL6
MCDOWELL
SIDELL, IL
Elevation
706 ft
Control
Uncontrolled
Plan flight to 2IL6
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Questions
01
Where is Mcdowell (2IL6) located?
Mcdowell is located in Sidell, IL.
02
Is Mcdowell a public or private airport?
Mcdowell (2IL6) is a private-use airport, so prior permission from the owner is required before landing.
03
What is the field elevation at Mcdowell?
Mcdowell sits at 706 feet above mean sea level.
04
Does Mcdowell have an instrument approach?
No, Mcdowell has no published instrument approach procedures; it is used under visual flight rules.
05
Does Mcdowell have an air traffic control tower?
No, Mcdowell (2IL6) is a non-towered airport; pilots self-announce on the CTAF.
Current Conditions
VFR
Visual Flight Rules
Wind
--
Steady
Visibility
10sm+
Surface Vis
Temp / Dew
--° / --°
Spread --°
Altimeter
--
Pressure
Sky Conditions
SKC
Clear
Hazards & Advisories
No active advisories within 50nm
Pilot Reports
Within 50nm
No recent pilot reports within 50nm.
Helipads
1
H1
No active NOTAMs
Directory
00 entities
No registered on-field services
Registry
FAA-V-2026.02
Coverage
On-Field Only
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Data Source
FAA NASR
Distances calculated via haversine great-circle formula