Foster Fld Airport (IL28) — Apple River, IL
Foster Fld Airport (IL28)
IL28
Foster Fld Airport (IL28)
Apple River, IL
Foster Fld Airport (IL28) is a private-use airport located in Apple River, IL. The airport sits at an elevation of 990 feet above mean sea level. It features 1 runway. Aviation communications are supported by 2 published radio frequencies.
| FAA Information Effective | 2026-09-03 |
| Airport Identifier | IL28 |
| Airport Status | Operational |
| Longitude/Latitude |
90°10'9.8000"
W /
42°27'59.2000"
N -90.169389 / 42.466444 (Estimated) |
| Elevation | 990.00 ft / 301.75 m (Estimated) |
| Land | 20 acres |
| From nearest city | 6 nautical miles SW of Apple River, IL |
| Location | Jo Daviess County, IL |
| Magnetic Variation | 01E (1985) |
| Airport Use | Private |
| Wind indicator | Yes |
| Segmented Circle | No |
| Control Tower | NON-ATCT |
| Lighting Schedule | SEE RMK |
| Landing fee charge | Yes |
| Sectional chart | CHICAGO |
| Region | AGL - Great Lakes |
| Traffic Pattern Alt | 800 ft |
| Responsible ARTCC | ZAU - CHICAGO |
| Tie-in FSS | IKK - KANKAKEE |
| FSS on Airport | No |
| FSS Toll Free | 1-800-WX-BRIEF |
Runway 18/36
| Dimensions | 2996 x 30 ft (913 x 9 m) |
| Surface | ASPH (FAIR) |
| Surface treatment | |
| Edge lights | Non-standard lighting system |
| 18 | 36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Physical elevation | 982.20 ft | 959.10 ft |
| Coordinates | 42.470542 / -90.169339 | 42.462322 / -90.169422 |
| Traffic pattern | Left | Left |
| Runway marking | Basic , Good Condition | Basic , Good Condition |
- SNW REMOVAL UNAVBL. CALL FOR RWY COND AT 815 541-9751.
- PERMISSION REQUIRED PRIOR TO LANDING.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
- UNLIT 40 FT AGL POWERLINE 1140 FT NORTH OF RWY 18 DTHR.
- PRVDD OBSTN IN RY APCH SLOPE REMOVED/LOWERED OR THR DSPLCD & MKD TO PRVD MIN 20:1 APCH CLNC OVER OBSTN; AREA 125 FT EITHER SIDE OF RY CL CLEAR OF OBSTN; APPROP RY SAFETY AREAS PROVDD.