Jack W Watson Airport

DeKalb, US 🇺🇸 Small Airport

ICAO

0IL9

IATA

Elevation

880 ft

Region

US-IL

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: 0IL9

Local Code: 0IL9

Location: 41.853699° N, -88.786513° E

Continent: North America

Type: Small Airport

Terminal Information Not Available
Terminal arrivals and departures are only available for airports with scheduled commercial service and IATA codes.

What Travelers Say

Rate this airport:

--/5 (0 ratings)

Have more to share? Submit a detailed tip

Share Your Tip

Help fellow travelers by sharing your experience at Jack W Watson Airport. Tips are reviewed before publishing.

Online Reviews Summary

Jack W. Watson Airport (0IL9) in DeKalb, US, is a private and unattended general aviation airport, meaning it does not cater to commercial passenger traffic. Consequently, traditional traveler reviews regarding terminal facilities, security, or customs are not available. Information gathered points to its nature as a private airstrip primarily used by its owner and those with prior permission.

What Travelers Love

Private Use: The airport is privately owned and requires permission prior to landing, which can appeal to pilots seeking an exclusive and less congested flying experience.
Turf Runway: It features a 2,800 x 100 ft turf runway, which can be preferred by certain types of aircraft or pilots for specific operational needs.

Common Complaints

Unattended Status: The airport is unattended, meaning there are no personnel on-site for assistance or services.
Limited Services: There are no services available at the airport, including fuel, airframe repair, engine repair, or bottled/bulk oxygen.
No Instrument Procedures: There are no published instrument procedures for 0IL9, which may limit operations in certain weather conditions or for instrument-rated pilots.
Private Use/Permission Required: Access is restricted as it is a private airport, requiring permission prior to landing.

In summary, Jack W. Watson Airport (0IL9) serves as a basic, private, unattended turf airstrip. While its private nature and turf runway might appeal to a niche group of general aviation pilots, the complete lack of services and unattended status means it's not a destination for traditional air travel and requires self-sufficiency from any visiting pilot.

Last updated: 63 days ago

AI-Generated: Compiled from publicly available reviews. May not be current or accurate.

Community Tips

No community tips yet for Jack W Watson Airport.

Be the first to share a helpful tip for fellow travelers!

Community Content: Tips are submitted by travelers and reviewed before publishing.

Current Weather Conditions

Loading weather data...

Airport Routes

Popular Flight Routes

Routes Not Available: Flight routes are only available for airports with scheduled commercial service. Jack W Watson Airport is classified as a small airport without scheduled service.

0 destinations displayed

Destination	IATA	City	Aircraft Type	Airline	Details	Route Map
Route Data Not Loaded Get fresh route data for Jack W Watson Airport from FlightAware API Last updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago This will fetch real-time data including recent departures and scheduled flights

For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`E/W`	2800 ft	100 ft	TURF	Active

Type	Description	Frequency

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency

Ground Transportation

Ground Transportation Information

Detailed ground transportation information for Jack W Watson Airport is being prepared. This includes information about taxis, rental cars, and public transportation options.

Taxis

Taxis are typically available outside arrival terminals at most airports.

Rental Cars

Major rental car companies typically have counters at airports with commercial service.

Public Transportation

Many airports offer bus or train connections to nearby city centers.

Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

External Links & Resources

Official Resources

Live Flights (FlightAware)

Explore Nearby (Google Maps)

Tourist Attractions View
Hotels View
Restaurants View
Car Rentals View

External links open in a new tab. We are not affiliated with these services.