Miller Airport

Ashton, US πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Closed Airport

ICAO

US-10681

IATA

-

Elevation

820 ft

Region

US-IL

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: 41.796576Β° N, -89.230223Β° E

Continent: NA

Type: Closed Airport

Keywords: 79IL

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Designation Length Width Surface Status
18/36 1600 ft 100 ft TURF-G Active

Airport Closure Information

Last updated: Jul 26, 2025
Closure Date

Approximately between 1998 and 2000. The airport was still depicted on the 1998 World Aeronautical Chart but was officially listed as 'Closed' in the 2000 AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) Airport Directory.

Reason for Closure

The specific reason for closure is not officially documented. As a small, privately-owned airfield named after its manager (H. Miller), the closure was most likely due to factors common for such fields, such as the owner's retirement or death, the sale of the property, or the rising costs and liability associated with operating a private airport. There is no evidence of closure due to a major accident or military conversion.

Current Status

The site is currently a private residence and active farmstead. Satellite imagery shows that the grass runway remains remarkably well-preserved, clearly defined, and appears to be regularly mowed. The hangar-like building also remains standing on the property. Despite the visible remnants, the airport is officially and permanently closed. It does not appear on any current aeronautical charts and is not registered with the FAA. The surrounding land is actively used for agriculture.

Historical Significance

Miller Airport (which used the FAA identifier C93 when active, not the non-standard ICAO US-10681) was a private general aviation airfield. It was established sometime between 1963 and 1969. During its operational years, it featured a single north-south turf runway (18/36) approximately 2,600 feet in length. The airport primarily served the personal aircraft of its owner, H. Miller, and likely other local private pilots. It included at least one hangar and was a typical example of a small, private-use 'farm strip' that was common in rural America during the mid-to-late 20th century. It never handled commercial, cargo, or military operations.

Reopening Prospects

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening Miller Airport as an officially recognized aviation facility. Given that it has been closed for over two decades and the property functions as a private farm, a public or private reopening is considered highly unlikely.

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Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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