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Small airport

LZ Fairwinds Airport

ICAO LL78🇺🇸 Rockford
Coordinates
42.3120°N, 89.1519°W
Elevation
752 ft (229 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-IL
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:01
Sunrise
05:35
Sunset
20:32
Civil dusk
21:05

About 14h 57m 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 LZ Fairwinds Airport

LZ Fairwinds Airport is a small airport in Rockford, United States. It sits at an elevation of 752 ft (229 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft / 518 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Cottonwood Airport (1C8), about 1.4 nm to the sse.

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
09 / 271,700 ft / 518 m100 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
WXRX-FM (Belvidere)804 ft787 ft
WIFR-LD728 ft817 ft
WTVO-TV (Rockford)709 ft784 ft
WREX-TV (Rockford)653 ft892 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from LZ Fairwinds Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is LZ Fairwinds Airport located?

LZ Fairwinds Airport is small airport located in Rockford, United States, at an elevation of 752 ft (229 m).

How many runways does LZ Fairwinds Airport have?

LZ Fairwinds Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,700 ft / 518 m.

What time zone is LZ Fairwinds Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at LZ Fairwinds Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at LZ Fairwinds Airport is approximately 3.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near LZ Fairwinds Airport?

The nearest airport to LZ Fairwinds Airport is Cottonwood Airport (1C8), about 1.4 nm to the sse, followed by Darrington Airport and Early-Merkel Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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