Definition
Fox Lake Airport is a small aviation facility situated in the vicinity of Fox Lake, Illinois, United States. It serves general aviation activities in the local area.
Overview
The airport is located near the community of Fox Lake, a village in Lake County, Illinois, and provides access for private pilots and small aircraft. It is classified as a public‑use airport, although ownership and operational details are limited in publicly available records. The facility is primarily used for recreational flying, flight training, and occasional charter operations.
Etymology/Origin
The name “Fox Lake Airport” is derived directly from the nearby natural feature, Fox Lake, which gives its name to the surrounding municipality and the airport itself.
Characteristics
- Type: General aviation (public‑use) airport.
- Location: Near Fox Lake, Lake County, Illinois, United States.
- Runway: Accurate information on runway length, surface type, and orientation is not confirmed.
- Facilities: Details regarding hangars, fueling services, navigation aids, and terminal buildings are not confirmed.
- Operations: The airport’s traffic volume, based aircraft count, and hours of operation are not confirmed.
Related Topics
- General aviation airports in Illinois
- Transportation infrastructure of Lake County, Illinois
- Fox Lake, Illinois (the community after which the airport is named)
- List of airports in the United States
Note: Specific technical data for Fox Lake Airport, such as runway specifications and operational statistics, are not confirmed by reliable, publicly accessible sources.