1
Runway
0
Frequencies
0
Procedures
Quick Facts
ICAO
7IL9
FAA
7IL9
Elevation
621 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
41.481, -88.705
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
621 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
Traffic Pattern
Not published
ARTCC
CHICAGO
Coordinates
41.4815, -88.7051
Ownership
Private
Current Weather
Advisory only — not an official or legal weather briefing. The pilot in command is the final authority (14 CFR 91.3).
Nearby Weather Cameras
No camera at 7IL9. Showing nearest cameras.
Situational awareness only — not for regulatory minimums
FAA aviation weather camera images are for situational awareness. They may NOT be used to comply with regulatory requirements — for example, to determine weather minimums for IFR flight. Images are generally updated about every 10 minutes and actual site conditions may differ from the displayed image. FAA Order JO 7110.10, §8-3-3
Illinois Valley Regional
North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total
28 NM away
Lake in the Hills
NorthEast · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total
49 NM away
8 camera angles available
See all cameras, directions, and nearby airport cameras
Sign up free to view all cameras →Runways
| ID | Ends | Length | Width | Surface | Lights | Weight Bearing | PCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 18 / 36 | 2,170 ft | 100 ft | TURF | - | - | - |
Airport Remarks
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- CLEARANCE TO DISPLACED THRESHOLD.
Nearby airports & facilities
7IL9
FRIENDS FLD
SERENA — <1 nm
34IS
Jim Wehrli Memorial Airport
Marseilles — 2 nm
2LL1
Cwian Field
Sheridan — 4 nm
0C8
CUSHING FLD LTD
NEWARK — 5 nm
K0C8
CUSHING FLD LTD
NEWARK — 5 nm
IS41
VOGEN
NEWARK — 5 nm
IS41
VOGEN
NEWARK — 5 nm
8N2
SKYDIVE CHICAGO
OTTAWA — 6 nm
K8N2
SKYDIVE CHICAGO
OTTAWA — 6 nm
7IL8
Cody Port RLA Restricted Landing Area
Harding — 6 nm
49IL
WALNUT CREEK
SOMONAUK — 7 nm
49IL
WALNUT CREEK
SOMONAUK — 7 nm
Nearest airports
- 7IL9 — FRIENDS FLD
SERENA
- 34IS — Jim Wehrli Memorial Airport
Marseilles
- 2LL1 — Cwian Field
Sheridan
- 0C8 — CUSHING FLD LTD
NEWARK
- K0C8 — CUSHING FLD LTD
NEWARK
Illinois airports
7IL9 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
FRIENDS FLD (7IL9) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in SERENA, Illinois, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 621 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 41.4815°N, 88.7051°W.
Runways
FRIENDS FLD has 1 runway. The longest runway (18/36) measures 2,170 feet by 100 feet with a turf surface.
Communications & Operations
FRIENDS FLD is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Weather Cameras
2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near FRIENDS FLD, 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 7IL9?
7IL9 is the FAA location identifier for FRIENDS FLD, a private-use airport — permission from the owner is required before landing, located in SERENA, Illinois, United States.
How many runways does FRIENDS FLD have?
FRIENDS FLD (7IL9) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of 7IL9?
The field elevation of FRIENDS FLD is 621 feet above mean sea level (MSL). The FAA does not publish how this figure was determined; it may be estimated rather than surveyed.
Is fuel available at 7IL9?
No fuel types are currently listed for FRIENDS FLD. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What is the longest runway at 7IL9?
The longest runway at FRIENDS FLD is 2,170 feet long.
How do I access complete data for 7IL9?
Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for FRIENDS FLD.
Where is FRIENDS FLD located?
FRIENDS FLD (7IL9) is located in SERENA, Illinois, United States, at an elevation of 621 ft MSL.
Does 7IL9 have weather cameras?
7IL9 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.