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KSQIAIRPORT

WHITESIDE COUNTY/JOS H BITTORF FLD

STERLING/ROCKFALLS, Illinois

VFR2 Active NOTAMsUpdated 41 min ago647.6 ft MSL

2

Runways

6

Frequencies

0

Procedures

2

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

KSQI

FAA

SQI

Elevation

647.6 ft MSL

Runways

2

Frequencies

6

Tower

No

Fuel

100LL,A

Coordinates

41.743, -89.676

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

647.6 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

100LL,A

ARTCC

CHICAGO

Coordinates

41.7428, -89.6763

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

0800-1700

Current Weather

METAR KSQI 131756Z AUTO 34012G24KT 10SM FEW055 18/05 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP177 T01830050 10183 20128 50006 $

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

340° at 12 kt G24

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

18.3°C

Dewpoint

5°C

Altimeter

1018.00 inHg

Cloud Cover

FEW

Observed 2026-05-13 17:56Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at KSQI. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Illinois Valley Regional facing East
Live

Illinois Valley Regional

East · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

39 NM away

Weather camera at Lake in the Hills facing West
Live

Lake in the Hills

West · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

86 NM away

8 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
07/256,499 ft150 ftASPHHIGH
18/363,900 ft100 ftASPHMED

Frequencies

APCH (2)CD (1)CTAF (1)SQI AWOS-3PT (1)UNICOM (1)
TypeFrequencyName
APCH/P DEP/P126.0CHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTL
APCH/P DEP/P327.0CHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTL
CD/P128.0CHICAGO/ROCKFORD INTL
CTAFXXX.XXXWHITESIDE COUNTY/JOS H BITTORF FLD
SQI AWOS-3PTXXX.XXX-
UNICOMXXX.XXXWHITESIDE COUNTY/JOS H BITTORF FLD

Active NOTAMs

2 ActiveDOM: 2

SQI 26/003

2026-05-08 21:51 2026-06-29 22:49

SQI 26/015

2026-04-29 22:54 2026-06-29 22:49

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KSQI Operational Overview

Location & Facility

WHITESIDE COUNTY/JOS H BITTORF FLD (KSQI) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in STERLING/ROCKFALLS, Illinois, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 647.6 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 41.7428°N, 89.6763°W.

Runways

WHITESIDE COUNTY/JOS H BITTORF FLD has 2 runways. The longest runway (07/25) measures 6,499 feet by 150 feet with a asph surface. Other runways include 18/36 (3,900 ft, ASPH).

Communications & Operations

WHITESIDE COUNTY/JOS H BITTORF FLD is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 6 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Services & Fuel

WHITESIDE COUNTY/JOS H BITTORF FLD offers 100LL,A fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.

Weather Cameras

2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near WHITESIDE COUNTY/JOS H BITTORF 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.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at WHITESIDE COUNTY/JOS H BITTORF FLD is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations. There are currently 2 active NOTAMs for this facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KSQI?

KSQI is the ICAO identifier for WHITESIDE COUNTY/JOS H BITTORF FLD, a public-use airport located in STERLING/ROCKFALLS, Illinois, United States.

How many runways does WHITESIDE COUNTY/JOS H BITTORF FLD have?

WHITESIDE COUNTY/JOS H BITTORF FLD (KSQI) has 2 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of KSQI?

The field elevation of WHITESIDE COUNTY/JOS H BITTORF FLD is 647.6 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at KSQI?

Yes, WHITESIDE COUNTY/JOS H BITTORF FLD offers 100LL,A fuel.

What are the current weather conditions at KSQI?

The current flight category at WHITESIDE COUNTY/JOS H BITTORF FLD is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at KSQI?

There are currently 2 active NOTAMs for WHITESIDE COUNTY/JOS H BITTORF FLD. Sign up for AeroCopilot to read decoded NOTAM text and AI interpretations.

How do I access complete data for KSQI?

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Where is WHITESIDE COUNTY/JOS H BITTORF FLD located?

WHITESIDE COUNTY/JOS H BITTORF FLD (KSQI) is located in STERLING/ROCKFALLS, Illinois, United States, at an elevation of 647.6 ft MSL.

Does KSQI have weather cameras?

KSQI 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 12, 03:32 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 05:56 PM UTCSource: FAA faa-nms-notam· Updated May 13, 05:56 PM UTC