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Small airport

Earl Barnickel Airport

ICAO IL88🇺🇸 Compton
Coordinates
41.6750°N, 89.1168°W
Elevation
929 ft (283 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:05
Sunrise
05:37
Sunset
20:29
Civil dusk
21:02

About 14h 52m 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 Earl Barnickel Airport

Earl Barnickel Airport is a small airport in Compton, United States. It sits at an elevation of 929 ft (283 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,300 ft / 396 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Gehant Airport (7LL6), about 1.8 nm to the nw.

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
N / S1,300 ft / 396 m100 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle860 ft
Obstacle801 ft
Obstacle840 ft
Obstacle892 ft
Obstacle846 ft
Obstacle860 ft
Obstacle919 ft
Obstacle817 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Earl Barnickel Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Earl Barnickel Airport located?

Earl Barnickel Airport is small airport located in Compton, United States, at an elevation of 929 ft (283 m).

How many runways does Earl Barnickel Airport have?

Earl Barnickel Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,300 ft / 396 m.

What time zone is Earl Barnickel Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Earl Barnickel Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Earl Barnickel 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 Earl Barnickel Airport?

The nearest airport to Earl Barnickel Airport is Gehant Airport (7LL6), about 1.8 nm to the nw, followed by W Davis Airport and Delhotal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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