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Small airport

Walnut Creek Airport

ICAO 49IL🇺🇸 Somonauk
Coordinates
41.5933°N, 88.6917°W
Elevation
666 ft (203 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 20, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:06
Sunrise
05:39
Sunset
20:25
Civil dusk
20:57

About 14h 46m 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 Walnut Creek Airport

Walnut Creek Airport is a small airport in Somonauk, United States. It sits at an elevation of 666 ft (203 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft / 671 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Dick Burns Farm Airport (US-6536), about 0.5 nm to the sse.

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
09 / 27▸ displaced2,200 ft / 671 m100 ftTurfLightedOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle863 ft
Obstacle899 ft
Obstacle909 ft
Obstacle909 ft
Obstacle883 ft
Obstacle883 ft
Obstacle879 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Walnut Creek Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Walnut Creek Airport located?

Walnut Creek Airport is small airport located in Somonauk, United States, at an elevation of 666 ft (203 m).

How many runways does Walnut Creek Airport have?

Walnut Creek Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,200 ft / 671 m.

What time zone is Walnut Creek Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Walnut Creek Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Walnut Creek Airport is approximately 3.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Walnut Creek Airport?

The nearest airport to Walnut Creek Airport is Dick Burns Farm Airport (US-6536), about 0.5 nm to the sse, followed by Johnson Airport and Cwian Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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