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Quick Facts
FAA
4IL3
Elevation
725 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
42.143, -89.228
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
725 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
CHICAGO
Coordinates
42.1428, -89.2284
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR KRFD 221254Z 07006KT 10SM OVC055 12/06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP211 T01220056
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
70° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
12.2°C
Dewpoint
5.6°C
Altimeter
1021.10 inHg
Cloud Cover
OVC
Nearest weather from KRFD (8 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-22 12:54Z
Nearby Weather Cameras
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Illinois Valley Regional
East · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total
48 NM away
Lake in the Hills
NorthEast · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total
55 NM away
8 camera angles available
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| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 750 ft | 70 ft | TURF | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for 4IL3.
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4IL3 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
THRIFTY ACRES (4IL3) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in STILLMAN VALLEY (BYRON), Illinois, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 725 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 42.1428°N, 89.2284°W.
Runways
THRIFTY ACRES has 1 runway. The longest runway (01/19) measures 750 feet by 70 feet with a turf surface.
Communications & Operations
THRIFTY ACRES is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Weather Cameras
2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near THRIFTY ACRES, 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 THRIFTY ACRES 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 4IL3?
4IL3 is the ICAO identifier for THRIFTY ACRES, a public-use airport located in STILLMAN VALLEY (BYRON), Illinois, United States.
How many runways does THRIFTY ACRES have?
THRIFTY ACRES (4IL3) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of 4IL3?
The field elevation of THRIFTY ACRES is 725 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at 4IL3?
No fuel types are currently listed for THRIFTY ACRES. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at 4IL3?
The current flight category at THRIFTY ACRES is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at 4IL3?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for THRIFTY ACRES.
How do I access complete data for 4IL3?
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Where is THRIFTY ACRES located?
THRIFTY ACRES (4IL3) is located in STILLMAN VALLEY (BYRON), Illinois, United States, at an elevation of 725 ft MSL.
Does 4IL3 have weather cameras?
4IL3 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.