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8IL7 — Dutch Creek Seaplane Base

Dutch Creek Seaplane Base

Non-ToweredMc Henry, IL • 737' MSL

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8IL7 Runways3 runways

8IL7 has 3 runways. The longest is 5W/23W at 4,000 ft × 400 ft (water).

5W/23WNo runway lights4,000 ft × 400 ftWater
2W/20WNo runway lights3,500 ft × 300 ftWater
9W/27WNo runway lights2,500 ft × 200 ftWater

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

8IL7 Field Data

8IL7 field elevation is 737 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at 8IL7 is 1,740 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL).

Field elevation737 ft MSL
Pattern altitude1,740 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard
Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

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Frequently Asked About 8IL7

Is 8IL7 (Dutch Creek Seaplane Base) a towered airport?

No, 8IL7 is a non-towered airport.

How long is the runway at 8IL7?

8IL7 has 3 runways (5W/23W, 2W/20W, 9W/27W). The longest runway is 4,000 feet.

Which runway is longest at 8IL7?

Runway 5W/23W is the longest at 8IL7 — 4,000 ft × 400 ft, water.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at 8IL7?

8IL7 uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 1,740 feet MSL at a field elevation of 737 feet.

What is the elevation of 8IL7?

8IL7 (Dutch Creek Seaplane Base) has a field elevation of 737 feet MSL.

Where is 8IL7 located?

8IL7 (Dutch Creek Seaplane Base) is located in Mc Henry, IL.