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Procedures
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Quick Facts
FAA
IL88
Elevation
929 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
41.675, -89.117
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
929 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
CHICAGO
Coordinates
41.6750, -89.1168
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR KVYS 211800Z AUTO 08009KT 10SM SCT042 OVC100 19/08 A3024 RMK AO2
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
80° at 9 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
19°C
Dewpoint
8°C
Altimeter
1024.10 inHg
Cloud Cover
OVC
Nearest weather from KVYS (20 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-21 18:00Z
Nearby Weather Cameras
No camera at IL88. Showing nearest cameras.
Illinois Valley Regional
East · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total
19 NM away
Lake in the Hills
NorthEast · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total
58 NM away
8 camera angles available
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| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/S | 1,300 ft | 100 ft | TURF | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for IL88.
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IL88 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
EARL BARNICKEL (IL88) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in COMPTON, Illinois, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 929 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 41.6750°N, 89.1168°W.
Runways
EARL BARNICKEL has 1 runway. The longest runway (N/S) measures 1,300 feet by 100 feet with a turf surface.
Communications & Operations
EARL BARNICKEL is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Weather Cameras
2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near EARL BARNICKEL, 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 EARL BARNICKEL 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 IL88?
IL88 is the ICAO identifier for EARL BARNICKEL, a public-use airport located in COMPTON, Illinois, United States.
How many runways does EARL BARNICKEL have?
EARL BARNICKEL (IL88) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of IL88?
The field elevation of EARL BARNICKEL is 929 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at IL88?
No fuel types are currently listed for EARL BARNICKEL. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at IL88?
The current flight category at EARL BARNICKEL is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at IL88?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for EARL BARNICKEL.
How do I access complete data for IL88?
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Where is EARL BARNICKEL located?
EARL BARNICKEL (IL88) is located in COMPTON, Illinois, United States, at an elevation of 929 ft MSL.
Does IL88 have weather cameras?
IL88 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.