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56ILAIRPORT

LEE CREEK

CALEDONIA, Illinois

VFRUpdated 2h ago967 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

56IL

Elevation

967 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

42.462, -88.875

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

967 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

CHICAGO

Coordinates

42.4621, -88.8751

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KJVL 220535Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3020 RMK AO2

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

80° at 8 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

9°C

Dewpoint

2°C

Altimeter

1022.80 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KJVL (14 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-22 05:35Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 56IL. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Lake in the Hills facing NorthWest
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Lake in the Hills

NorthWest · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total

37 NM away

4 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
09/272,200 ft70 ftTURF-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 56IL.

Nearby Airports in Illinois

56IL Operational Overview

Location & Facility

LEE CREEK (56IL) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in CALEDONIA, Illinois, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 967 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 42.4621°N, 88.8751°W.

Runways

LEE CREEK has 1 runway. The longest runway (09/27) measures 2,200 feet by 70 feet with a turf surface.

Communications & Operations

LEE CREEK is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

1 FAA Weather Camera is available near LEE CREEK, 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 LEE CREEK 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 56IL?

56IL is the ICAO identifier for LEE CREEK, a public-use airport located in CALEDONIA, Illinois, United States.

How many runways does LEE CREEK have?

LEE CREEK (56IL) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 56IL?

The field elevation of LEE CREEK is 967 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 56IL?

No fuel types are currently listed for LEE CREEK. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 56IL?

The current flight category at LEE CREEK is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 56IL?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for LEE CREEK.

How do I access complete data for 56IL?

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Where is LEE CREEK located?

LEE CREEK (56IL) is located in CALEDONIA, Illinois, United States, at an elevation of 967 ft MSL.

Does 56IL have weather cameras?

56IL does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 20, 04:46 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 22, 05:35 AM UTC