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8IL7SEAPLANE BASE

Dutch Creek Seaplane Base

Mc Henry, Illinois

VFRUpdated 2h ago737 ft MSL

3

Runways

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

8IL7

FAA

8IL7

Elevation

737 ft MSL

Runways

3

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

42.371, -88.247

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

737 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

Coordinates

42.3711, -88.2470

Current Weather

METAR KBUU 131715Z AUTO 35013G23KT 10SM SCT050 SCT055 SCT075 15/01 A3001 RMK AO2 T01530013 PWINO

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

350° at 13 kt G23

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

15.3°C

Dewpoint

1.3°C

Altimeter

1016.30 inHg

Cloud Cover

SCT

Nearest weather from KBUU (19 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 17:15Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 8IL7. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Lake in the Hills facing West
Live

Lake in the Hills

West · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

11 NM away

4 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
02W/20W3,500 ft300 ftWATER-
05W/23W4,000 ft400 ftWATER-
09W/27W2,500 ft200 ftWATER-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 8IL7.

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8IL7 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

Dutch Creek Seaplane Base (8IL7) is a seaplane base located in Mc Henry, Illinois, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 737 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 42.3711°N, 88.2470°W.

Runways

Dutch Creek Seaplane Base has 3 runways. The longest runway (02W/20W) measures 3,500 feet by 300 feet with a water surface. Other runways include 05W/23W (4,000 ft, WATER), 09W/27W (2,500 ft, WATER).

Communications & Operations

Dutch Creek Seaplane Base is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

1 FAA Weather Camera is available near Dutch Creek Seaplane Base, 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 Dutch Creek Seaplane Base 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 8IL7?

8IL7 is the ICAO identifier for Dutch Creek Seaplane Base, a public-use airport located in Mc Henry, Illinois, United States.

How many runways does Dutch Creek Seaplane Base have?

Dutch Creek Seaplane Base (8IL7) has 3 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 8IL7?

The field elevation of Dutch Creek Seaplane Base is 737 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 8IL7?

No fuel types are currently listed for Dutch Creek Seaplane Base. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 8IL7?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at 8IL7?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for Dutch Creek Seaplane Base.

How do I access complete data for 8IL7?

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Where is Dutch Creek Seaplane Base located?

Dutch Creek Seaplane Base (8IL7) is located in Mc Henry, Illinois, United States, at an elevation of 737 ft MSL.

Does 8IL7 have weather cameras?

8IL7 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 5, 11:46 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 05:15 PM UTC