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Small airport

Ben Emge Airport

ICAO 2IL7🇺🇸 Belleville
Coordinates
38.5153°N, 90.0279°W
Elevation
555 ft (169 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:19
Sunrise
05:49
Sunset
20:24
Civil dusk
20:55

About 14h 35m 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 Ben Emge Airport

Ben Emge Airport is a small airport in Belleville, United States. It sits at an elevation of 555 ft (169 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft / 732 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Aero Estates Airport (7IS2), about 1.5 nm to the wnw.

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
E / W2,400 ft / 732 m75 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
ST LOUIS CLASS B AREA GClass BControlled3500 ft MSL8000 ft MSL
ST LOUIS CLASS B AREA HClass BControlled4500 ft MSL8000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Gateway Arch630 ft430 ft
Obstacle594 ft538 ft
Obstacle587 ft466 ft
Obstacle558 ft459 ft
Obstacle436 ft390 ft
Obstacle436 ft390 ft
Obstacle400 ft505 ft
Obstacle397 ft509 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ben Emge Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ben Emge Airport located?

Ben Emge Airport is small airport located in Belleville, United States, at an elevation of 555 ft (169 m).

How many runways does Ben Emge Airport have?

Ben Emge Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,400 ft / 732 m.

What time zone is Ben Emge Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Ben Emge Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ben Emge Airport is approximately 2.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ben Emge Airport?

The nearest airport to Ben Emge Airport is Aero Estates Airport (7IS2), about 1.5 nm to the wnw, followed by St Louis Downtown Airport and Flight Park Inc Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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