Marshall County Airport
Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)
About 13h 4m 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 Marshall County Airport
Marshall County Airport is a county-owned, public-use airport in Marshall County, Illinois, United States. It is located one nautical mile (2 km) east of the central business district of Lacon, Illinois. This airport is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation facility.
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.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 / 31 | 4,003 ft / 1,220 m | 75 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 18 / 36 | 2,199 ft / 670 m | 50 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (4)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 119.425 MHz |
| CNTR | CHICAGO CNTR | 124.550 MHz |
| FSS | KANKAKEE RDO | 123.600 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.800 MHz |
Services & operations
From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site
Instrument procedures & charts
Instrument approaches (1)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Showing 3 of 3 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | — | 794 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 748 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 827 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 787 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 755 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 768 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 886 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 784 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Marshall County Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Marshall County Airport located?
Marshall County Airport is small airport located in Lacon, United States, at an elevation of 568 ft (173 m).
How many runways does Marshall County Airport have?
Marshall County Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,003 ft / 1,220 m.
What time zone is Marshall County Airport in?
Marshall County Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Marshall County Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Marshall County Airport is approximately 2.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Marshall County Airport?
The nearest airport to Marshall County Airport is Villiger Restricted Landing Area (9IL0), about 4.6 nm to the n, followed by John D Rennick Airport and Ralph E. Daniels Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Marshall County Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.