Chicago Glider Club Gliderport (IL59) — Channahon, IL

Chicago Glider Club Gliderport (IL59)
IL59
Chicago Glider Club Gliderport (IL59)
Channahon, IL
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Chicago Glider Club Gliderport (IL59) is a private-use gliderport located in Channahon, IL. The airport sits at an elevation of 590 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 IL59
Airport Status Operational
Longitude/Latitude 88°14'50.2270" W / 41°25'55.1100" N
-88.247285 / 41.431975 (Estimated)
Elevation 590.00 ft / 179.83 m (Estimated)
From nearest city 2 nautical miles W of Channahon, IL
Location Will County, IL
Owner & Manager
Ownership Privately owned
Owner CHICAGO GLIDER CLUB
Address 26045 W. AIRPORT RD.
MINOOKA, IL 60447
Phone number 630-854-9456
Manager RON RIDENOUR
Address 26045 W. AIRPORT RD.
MINOOKA, IL 60447
Phone number 630-854-9456
Airport Operations and Facilities
Airport Use Private
Wind indicator Yes
Segmented Circle No
Control Tower NON-ATCT
Landing fee charge Yes
Sectional chart CHICAGO
Region AGL - Great Lakes
Responsible ARTCC ZAU - CHICAGO
Tie-in FSS IKK - KANKAKEE
FSS on Airport No
FSS Toll Free 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Airport Communications
Airport Services
Fuel types MOGAS
Airframe repair NONE
Power plant repair NONE
Runway Information
Runway E/W
Dimensions 2000 x 250 ft (610 x 76 m)
Surface TURF
Surface treatment
E W
Traffic pattern Right Left
Remarks
  • ARPT IS FOR GLIDER USE ONLY, OR AS DIRECTED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CHICAGO GLIDER CLUB.
  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO APCH AT 847-289-0926.