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Gehant Airport

ICAO 7LL6🇺🇸 West Brooklyn
Coordinates
41.6975°N, 89.1443°W
Elevation
952 ft (290 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3° W

Daylight today(Oct 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:45
Sunrise
07:13
Sunset
18:12
Civil dusk
18:40

About 10h 59m 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 Gehant Airport

Gehant Airport is a small airport in West Brooklyn, United States. It sits at an elevation of 952 ft (290 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft / 671 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is W Davis Airport (IL87), about 1.7 nm to the ene.

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

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
E / W2,200 ft / 671 m165 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle—850 ft—
Obstacle—902 ft—
Obstacle—889 ft—
Obstacle—817 ft—
Obstacle—860 ft—
Obstacle—879 ft—
Obstacle—879 ft—
Obstacle—860 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gehant Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gehant Airport located?

Gehant Airport is small airport located in West Brooklyn, United States, at an elevation of 952 ft (290 m).

How many runways does Gehant Airport have?

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

What time zone is Gehant Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Gehant Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gehant Airport is approximately 3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gehant Airport?

The nearest airport to Gehant Airport is W Davis Airport (IL87), about 1.7 nm to the ene, followed by Earl Barnickel Airport and Delhotal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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