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Small airport

Silver Creek Gliderport

ICAO 3IL1🇺🇸 New Douglas
Coordinates
38.9253°N, 89.6622°W
Elevation
595 ft (181 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:17
Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
20:23
Civil dusk
20:53

About 14h 34m 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 Silver Creek Gliderport

Silver Creek Gliderport is a small airport in New Douglas, United States. It sits at an elevation of 595 ft (181 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft / 762 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Hammock Field (7IS7), about 0.8 nm to the ssw.

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 / 362,500 ft / 762 m200 ftTurf-gUnlitOpen

Navaids(1)

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Silver Creek Gliderport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Silver Creek Gliderport located?

Silver Creek Gliderport is small airport located in New Douglas, United States, at an elevation of 595 ft (181 m).

How many runways does Silver Creek Gliderport have?

Silver Creek Gliderport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,500 ft / 762 m.

What time zone is Silver Creek Gliderport in?

Silver Creek Gliderport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Silver Creek Gliderport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Silver Creek Gliderport is approximately 2.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Silver Creek Gliderport?

The nearest airport to Silver Creek Gliderport is Hammock Field (7IS7), about 0.8 nm to the ssw, followed by Mueller Airport and Compton Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Silver Creek Gliderport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.