Earl Barnickel Airport (IL88) — Compton, IL

Earl Barnickel Airport (IL88)
IL88
Earl Barnickel Airport (IL88)
Compton, IL
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Earl Barnickel Airport (IL88) is a private-use airport located in Compton, IL. The airport sits at an elevation of 929 feet above mean sea level. It features 1 runway.

Location & QuickFacts
FAA Information Effective 2026-09-03
Airport Identifier IL88
Airport Status Operational
Longitude/Latitude 89°7'0.3220" W / 41°40'30.1130" N
-89.116756 / 41.675031 (Estimated)
Elevation 929.00 ft / 283.16 m (Surveyed)
From nearest city 3 nautical miles SW of Compton, IL
Location Lee County, IL
Owner & Manager
Ownership Privately owned
Owner EARL BARNICKEL
Address 358 STATE ROUTE 251
WEST BROOKLYN, IL 61378
Phone number 815-539-5097
Manager EARL BARNICKEL
Address 358 STATE ROUTE 251
WEST BROOKLYN, IL 61378
Phone number 815-539-5097
Airport Operations and Facilities
Airport Use Private
Wind indicator Yes
Segmented Circle No
Control Tower NON-ATCT
Landing fee charge No
Sectional chart CHICAGO
Region AGL - Great Lakes
Responsible ARTCC ZAU - CHICAGO
Tie-in FSS IKK - KANKAKEE
FSS on Airport No
FSS Toll Free 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Airport Services
Airframe repair NONE
Power plant repair NONE
Runway Information
Runway N/S
Dimensions 1300 x 100 ft (396 x 30 m)
Surface TURF
Surface treatment
N S
Traffic pattern Left Left
Remarks
  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
  • EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.