Silvercreek Gliderport (3IL1) — New Douglas, IL

3IL1
Silvercreek Gliderport (3IL1)
New Douglas, IL

Silvercreek Gliderport (3IL1) is a private-use gliderport located in New Douglas, IL. The airport sits at an elevation of 595 feet above mean sea level. It features 1 runway. Aviation communications are supported by 1 published radio frequency.

Location & QuickFacts
FAA Information Effective 2026-09-03
Airport Identifier 3IL1
Airport Status Operational
Longitude/Latitude 89°39'44.0000" W / 38°55'31.0000" N
-89.662222 / 38.925278 (Estimated)
Elevation 595.00 ft / 181.36 m (Estimated)
From nearest city 3 nautical miles S of New Douglas, IL
Location Madison County, IL
Owner & Manager
Ownership Privately owned
Owner SILVERCREEK GLIDER CLUB
Address 7410 ROCKWELL RD
NEW DOUGLAS, IL 62074
Manager JIM PITCHER
Address 7410 ROCKWELL
NEW DOUGLAS, IL 62074
Phone number 314-406-8810
Airport Operations and Facilities
Airport Use Private
Wind indicator Yes
Segmented Circle No
Control Tower NON-ATCT
Sectional chart ST LOUIS
Region AGL - Great Lakes
Responsible ARTCC ZKC - KANSAS CITY
Tie-in FSS STL - SAINT LOUIS
FSS on Airport No
FSS Toll Free 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Airport Communications
CTAF 122.9 MHz
Runway Information
Runway 18/36
Dimensions 2500 x 200 ft (762 x 61 m)
Surface TURF (GOOD)
Surface treatment
18 36
Traffic pattern Left Right
Remarks
  • FOR CD CTC ST LOUIS APCH AT 314-890-1018.
  • COMMUNICATE WITH OWNER ON 122.775.
  • PRVDD CLEAR 20:1 APCH; AREA 125 FT EITHER SIDE & 200 FT OFF RY ENDS IS CLEAR; AREA 60 FT EITHER SIDE & 240 FT OFF RY ENDS NO RUTS OR DEPRESSIONS.