3CK

VFR

LAKE IN THE HILLS

CHICAGO/LAKE IN THE HILLS · ILLINOIS

Elev
887.2'
Longest RWY
3,800'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:38Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3CK
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,887.2'
MSL · field 887.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 08
H/W +10 · X/W 17 kt R

METAR & TAF 3CK

3CK does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KDPA (DUPAGE) · 18.3 NM away. Conditions at 3CK may differ.

METAR · KDPA

Observed 18:38Z

KDPA 271838Z 14019G30KT 10SM FEW008 SCT020 16/14 A2956 RMK AO2 PK WND 12045/1813 RAE31 PRESRR P0004 T01560139
Wind
140° @ 19G30 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.56 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,667 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
38 NM NW
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
IKK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LUIS ZARAGOZA
Address
8397 PYOTT ROAD, LAKE IN THE HILLS IL 60156

Flight service · Hours

FSS IKK
KANKAKEE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1630

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
140° · 19 kt
RWY 08
078°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
17 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 08

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 078° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,887 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored78° / 258°3,800 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08PAPI 2-box left(3°)
26PAPI 2-box right(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 08
3CK · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Weather advisory is available on the CTAF by keying the microphone five times or by calling 815-444-1729.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Chicago Approach at 847-289-0926.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 08 and 26 have activated runway end identifier lights and precision approach path indicators. Runway 08/26 has medium intensity runway lights controlled by the CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 08/26Runway 08 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 3CK

Answer card
ICAO
3CK
Name
LAKE IN THE HILLS
Location
CHICAGO/LAKE IN THE HILLS, ILLINOIS
Elevation
887.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,887.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 3,800 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 19 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 08

Lake in the Hills Airport sits in Chicago/Lake in the Hills, Illinois. Field elevation is 887.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 3,800 ft of asphalt, with magnetic headings 080° and 260°. This is an untowered field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05. Chicago Approach handles 120.55 and 306.925 for approach and departure services.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Runway 08 is listed as the calm wind runway. The runway has medium intensity lighting controlled by CTAF. Runway end identifier lights and PAPI are also published for 08 and 26.

Lake in the Hills Airport has one on-field FBO. Lake in the Hills Airport carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly at (815) 479-7960 for current service details. A weather advisory is available on CTAF by keying the mic five times or by calling the published number. For clearance delivery, contact Chicago Approach at 847-289-0926. First-time visitors should plan for a busy Chicago-area environment and verify current procedures before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 3CK and what runway is available?
3CK has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 3,800 ft long with asphalt pavement.
Is Lake in the Hills Airport towered?
No. 3CK is an untowered airport, so pilots use CTAF 123.05 for self-announce traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at 3CK?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for 3CK. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does 3CK have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 3CK. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Which frequencies do I use at Lake in the Hills Airport?
CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05. Chicago Approach is 120.55 and 306.925 for approach and departure services.
Which FBO is on the field at 3CK?
Lake in the Hills Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (815) 479-7960 for current services.
How do I get weather at 3CK?
A weather advisory is available on CTAF by keying the microphone five times. You can also call 815-444-1729.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at 3CK?
Runway 08 is the calm wind runway. The field is untowered and sits at 887.2 ft MSL, so plan your arrival with Chicago-area traffic in mind. The runway has medium intensity lights on CTAF plus REIL and PAPI on both ends.

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