Adkins Restricted Landing Area

8IL0

Harvard, US

Last Updated
Jul 4, 19:09Z

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Currently using: KRFD
Weather Source: Chicago Rockford International Airport (KRFD)
Distance: 23nm / 42km from 8IL0

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
19:09Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
5 kt
350°
8 SM
Visibility
4,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KRFD 041909Z 35005KT 8SM -RA FEW008 BKN044 OVC090 23/22 A2998 RMK AO2 P0001 T02280217

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 853 ft
FEW 800 ft AGL
BKN 4,400 ft AGL
OVC 9,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,653 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,253 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,853 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Adkins Restricted Landing Area is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 9,000 feet and 8 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (350°) at 5 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 SM. The ceiling is 4400 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 22°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 23 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
987 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (853 ft)
Pressure Alt
801 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,966 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KRFD 041901Z 0419/0518 VRB05KT P6SM -SHRA SCT010 BKN040 BKN100 FM042100 05007KT P6SM SCT025 BKN100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:47Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Light Showers Rain
21:00Z FM042100
+2h
VFR 50° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IL0
N ✈️
S

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ N/S
Active: N
1,950 ft 78 ft TURF
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Adkins Restricted Landing Area - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: 8IL0
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 853 ft MSL

Location

City: Harvard
Country: US
Latitude: 42.352864°
Longitude: -88.637442°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway N/S
Length: 1,950 ft
Width: 78 ft
Surface: TURF
ILS: No

About Adkins Restricted Landing Area

Adkins Restricted Landing Area (8IL0) is located in Harvard, US at an elevation of 853 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (N/S), with the longest at 1,950 feet.

Airport Overview

Adkins Restricted Landing Area serves Harvard in US. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (N/S) with turf surface. The longest runway measures 1,950 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check appropriate aeronautical charts for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from 8IL0, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.