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Runway
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Procedures
Quick Facts
ICAO
4IL3
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
Nearby Weather Cameras
No camera at 4IL3. Showing nearest cameras.
Illinois Valley Regional
South · Camera 3 · 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 | Ends | Length | Width | Surface | Lights | Weight Bearing | PCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 01 / 19 | 750 ft | 70 ft | TURF | - | - | - |
Airport Remarks
- LIMITED TO STOL AIRCRAFT; 125 FT EITHER SIDE & 200 FT OFF THE ENDS OF RY BE CLEAR OF OBSTNS OR OBSTNS REMOVED/LOWERED OR THR DSPLCD TO PRVD 20:1 CLNC.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- USABLE RUNWAY BETWEEN DISPLACED THRESHOLD IS 750' - OVER ALL PROPERTY LENGTH IS 1650'
Nearby airports & facilities
4IL3
THRIFTY ACRES
STILLMAN VALLEY (BYRON) — <1 nm
3IL3
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3IL3
STILLMAN FIRE
STILLMAN VALLEY — 3 nm
KRFD
CHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTL
CHICAGO/ROCKFORD — 7 nm
C55
OGLE COUNTY
MOUNT MORRIS — 10 nm
KC55
OGLE COUNTY
MOUNT MORRIS — 10 nm
1C8
COTTONWOOD
ROCKFORD — 10 nm
1C8
COTTONWOOD
ROCKFORD — 10 nm
09IS
Swedish American Heliport
Rockford — 10 nm
09IS
SWEDISH AMERICAN
ROCKFORD — 10 nm
48LL
ROCK CUT FARMS
LEAF RIVER — 10 nm
48LL
ROCK CUT FARMS
LEAF RIVER — 10 nm
Nearest airports
- 4IL3 — THRIFTY ACRES
STILLMAN VALLEY (BYRON)
- 3IL3 — STILLMAN FIRE
STILLMAN VALLEY
- 3IL3 — STILLMAN FIRE
STILLMAN VALLEY
- KRFD — CHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTL
CHICAGO/ROCKFORD
- C55 — OGLE COUNTY
MOUNT MORRIS
Illinois airports
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.
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 is the longest runway at 4IL3?
The longest runway at THRIFTY ACRES is 750 feet long.
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.