1
Runway
0
Frequencies
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Procedures
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NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
0IL9
Elevation
880 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
41.855, -88.787
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
880 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
CHICAGO
Coordinates
41.8548, -88.7873
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR KDKB 131735Z AUTO 33015G23KT 10SM SCT055 16/03 A3002 RMK AO2 T01600034
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
330° at 15 kt G23
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
16°C
Dewpoint
3.4°C
Altimeter
1016.70 inHg
Cloud Cover
SCT
Nearest weather from KDKB (7 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-13 17:35Z
Nearby Weather Cameras
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Lake in the Hills
West · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total
35 NM away
Illinois Valley Regional
East · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total
37 NM away
8 camera angles available
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| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E/W | 2,800 ft | 100 ft | TURF | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for 0IL9.
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0IL9 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
JACK W WATSON (0IL9) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in DE KALB, Illinois, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 880 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 41.8548°N, 88.7873°W.
Runways
JACK W WATSON has 1 runway. The longest runway (E/W) measures 2,800 feet by 100 feet with a turf surface.
Communications & Operations
JACK W WATSON is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Weather Cameras
2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near JACK W WATSON, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at JACK W WATSON is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 0IL9?
0IL9 is the ICAO identifier for JACK W WATSON, a public-use airport located in DE KALB, Illinois, United States.
How many runways does JACK W WATSON have?
JACK W WATSON (0IL9) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of 0IL9?
The field elevation of JACK W WATSON is 880 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at 0IL9?
No fuel types are currently listed for JACK W WATSON. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at 0IL9?
The current flight category at JACK W WATSON is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at 0IL9?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for JACK W WATSON.
How do I access complete data for 0IL9?
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Where is JACK W WATSON located?
JACK W WATSON (0IL9) is located in DE KALB, Illinois, United States, at an elevation of 880 ft MSL.
Does 0IL9 have weather cameras?
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