| IL59
Gliderport
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Chicago Glider Club
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Channahon, Illinois
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FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 05/02/2013 - 6/27/2013
| FAA Identifier: | IL59 (India-Lima-Five-Nine) |
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| Lat/Lng: |
41.431975, -88.2472852778
41-25-55.1100N, 088-14-50.2270W
Estimated
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| Elevation: |
590 feet
Estimated
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| Magnetic Variation: |
00W,
(1985),
[-3W (2013)]
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| Sectional: |
CHICAGO
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| From City: |
2nm
NW of Channahon
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| Use: |
Private
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| Ownership: |
Privately owned
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| Activation: |
07/1973
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| Control Tower: |
no
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| ARTCC: |
Chicago Center
(ZAU)
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| FSS: |
Kankakee FSS
(IKK)
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| Wind Indicator: |
Unlighted
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| Landing Fee: |
yes
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| Airframe Repair: |
None
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| Powerplant Repair: |
None
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| Single Engine GA: |
9
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| Gliders: |
18
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| Ultralights: |
2
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| Total: |
29
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| Owner: |
Chicago Glider Club
26045 W. Airport Rd.
Minooka, Il 60447
815-467-9861
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| Manager: |
Ron Ridenour
630-854-9456
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Runway E/W
| Length: |
2000 feet
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| Width: |
250 feet
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| Surface: |
Grass / Sod
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End E |
End W |
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| Right Hand Pattern: |
Yes
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| Objects: |
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Drop-Off on East End of Runway.
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| • | Airport is for Glider Use only, or As Directed by Board of Directors of Chicago Glider Club. |
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