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VFR
IL59
CHICAGO GLIDER CLUB
CHANNAHON, IL
Elevation
590 ft
Control
Uncontrolled
Runway
2,000 ft
Fuel
MOGAS
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Questions
01
Where is Chicago Glider Club (IL59) located?
Chicago Glider Club is located in Channahon, IL.
02
Is Chicago Glider Club a public or private airport?
Chicago Glider Club (IL59) is a private-use airport, so prior permission from the owner is required before landing.
03
How many runways does Chicago Glider Club have?
Chicago Glider Club has a single runway, E/W at 2,000 feet of turf.
04
What is the field elevation at Chicago Glider Club?
Chicago Glider Club sits at 590 feet above mean sea level.
05
Does Chicago Glider Club have an instrument approach?
No, Chicago Glider Club has no published instrument approach procedures; it is used under visual flight rules.
06
Does Chicago Glider Club have an air traffic control tower?
No, Chicago Glider Club (IL59) is a non-towered airport; pilots self-announce on the CTAF.
07
What is the UNICOM frequency at IL59?
Chicago Glider Club's UNICOM frequency is 123.3 MHz.
08
What fuel is available at Chicago Glider Club?
Chicago Glider Club sells MOGAS.
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.
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Other
APT REMARK 1 WITH UNICOM FREQ
CHICAGO GLIDER CLUB
123.300
E/W
2,000 ft
250 ft wide
TURF
No active NOTAMs
Fuel
MOGAS
Grade Available
Directory
00 entities
No registered on-field services
Registry
FAA-V-2026.02
Coverage
On-Field Only
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