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Gittleson Farms Airport

ICAO 15IL🇺🇸 Franklin Grove
Coordinates
41.7973°N, 89.2732°W
Elevation
836 ft (255 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.9° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:05
Sunrise
05:38
Sunset
20:30
Civil dusk
21:03

About 14h 52m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Gittleson Farms Airport

Gittleson Farms Airport is a small airport in Franklin Grove, United States. It sits at an elevation of 836 ft (255 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,900 ft / 884 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Taylor Airport (IL07), about 4.5 nm to the s.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 36▸ displaced2,900 ft / 884 m100 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle896 ft
Obstacle899 ft
Obstacle873 ft
Obstacle830 ft
Obstacle860 ft
Obstacle876 ft
Obstacle896 ft
Obstacle902 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gittleson Farms Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gittleson Farms Airport located?

Gittleson Farms Airport is small airport located in Franklin Grove, United States, at an elevation of 836 ft (255 m).

How many runways does Gittleson Farms Airport have?

Gittleson Farms Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,900 ft / 884 m.

What time zone is Gittleson Farms Airport in?

Gittleson Farms Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Gittleson Farms Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gittleson Farms Airport is approximately 2.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gittleson Farms Airport?

The nearest airport to Gittleson Farms Airport is Taylor Airport (IL07), about 4.5 nm to the s, followed by Delhotal Airport and J & Y Ultralightport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Gittleson Farms Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.