Lake in the Hills Airport
Daylight today(Sep 4, 2026, local time)
About 13h 1m 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 Lake in the Hills Airport
Lake in the Hills Airport is a public airport located at 8407 Pyott Road in Lake in the Hills, a village in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. The airport is owned by the Village of Lake in the Hills and is located 38 miles (61 km) northwest of the central business district of Chicago. It is a designated Federal Aviation Administration reliever airport for Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
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)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 / 26 | 3,800 ft / 1,158 m | 75 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (2)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | CHICAGO APP/DEP | 120.550 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 123.050 MHz |
Instrument procedures & charts
Instrument approaches (2)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)
Showing 3 of 3 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Airspace in this area(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO CLASS B AREA D | Class B | Controlled | 3600 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
| CHICAGO CLASS B AREA F | Class B | Controlled | 4000 ft MSL | 10000 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 394 ft | 853 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 348 ft | 840 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 269 ft | 755 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 909 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lake in the Hills Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake in the Hills Airport located?
Lake in the Hills Airport is small airport located in Chicago/Lake in the Hills, United States, at an elevation of 888 ft (271 m).
How many runways does Lake in the Hills Airport have?
Lake in the Hills Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,800 ft / 1,158 m.
What time zone is Lake in the Hills Airport in?
Lake in the Hills Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Lake in the Hills Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Lake in the Hills Airport is approximately 3.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Lake in the Hills Airport?
The nearest airport to Lake in the Hills Airport is Phyllis Field (6IL2), about 4.3 nm to the wnw, followed by Landings Condominium Airport and Koppie Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Lake in the Hills Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.