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Small airport

David Gillespie Airport

ICAO 69IL🇺🇸 Marseilles
Coordinates
41.3649°N, 88.6778°W
Elevation
730 ft (223 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 21, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:08
Sunrise
05:40
Sunset
20:23
Civil dusk
20:56

About 14h 43m 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 David Gillespie Airport

David Gillespie Airport is a small airport in Marseilles, United States. It sits at an elevation of 730 ft (223 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft / 792 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Mitchell Restricted Landing Area Airport (67IL), about 1.5 nm to the ese.

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 / 362,600 ft / 792 m145 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle673 ft
Obstacle696 ft
Obstacle722 ft
Obstacle715 ft
Obstacle591 ft
Obstacle620 ft
Obstacle633 ft
Obstacle699 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from David Gillespie Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is David Gillespie Airport located?

David Gillespie Airport is small airport located in Marseilles, United States, at an elevation of 730 ft (223 m).

How many runways does David Gillespie Airport have?

David Gillespie Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,600 ft / 792 m.

What time zone is David Gillespie Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at David Gillespie Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at David Gillespie Airport is approximately 3.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near David Gillespie Airport?

The nearest airport to David Gillespie Airport is Mitchell Restricted Landing Area Airport (67IL), about 1.5 nm to the ese, followed by Spring Brook Airport and Jim Wehrli Memorial Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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