2/ 4 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Vending machines, clean restrooms, and Jet A with Prist what more do you want?”
CFI James Parks4★ on Google
Airports / Illinois / ENL
Small airport · ENL
Centralia Municipal Airport.
Centralia, Illinois · 534 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
3.6/5
Google rating
8 ratings
1
Operators based
534
Elevation ft
Centralia, IllinoisELEV 534 FTSmall airport
3.6
Google rating
8
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
534
Field elevation
feet above sea level
35
Nearest alternate
nm to BLV
Field standing
35 nm
To the nearest alternate
Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Centralia Municipal Airport (KENL / ENL) is a general aviation field serving Centralia, Illinois. The airport sits 534 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Airgo Inc. is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV, 35 nm), Southern Illinois Airport (MDH, 45 nm), and Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA, 46 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,001-foot paved runway, ENL can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from ENL depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Centralia.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 4 reviews
Staff & service
“Friendly staff, about 2 miles from Enterprise rent-a-car, and McDonald's.”
CFI James Parks4★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KENL
IATA
ENL
FAA / Local
ENL
Elevation
534 ft
Coordinates
38.5151° N · 89.0911° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs IL fields
state range 321–871 ft
At 534 ft, ENL sits lower than 71% of the 51 Illinois fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,001 ft
- 18/365,001 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09/273,300 ft × 60 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,001 ft
ENL's 5,001 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 35nmBLVScott AFB/Midamerica AirportBelleville
- 45nmMDHSouthern Illinois AirportMurphysboro
- 46nmMWAVeterans Airport of Southern IllinoisMarion
- 50nmALNSt Louis Regional AirportAlton/St Louis
- 62nmSTLSt. Louis Lambert International AirportSt Louis
- 74nmSUSSpirit of St Louis AirportSt Louis
Location
Open the full mapKENL · Centralia Municipal Airport · Centralia, IL
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ENL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 184 nm | 50m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 215 nm | 54m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 509 nm | 1h 35m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 545 nm | 1h 40m |
| Houston (HOU) | 615 nm | 1h 50m |
| Austin (AUS) | 655 nm | 1h 55m |
| New York (TEB) | 708 nm | 2h 3m |
| Denver (DEN) | 729 nm | 2h 6m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ENL?
- Centralia Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 5,001 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ENL?
- Centralia Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at ENL?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Centralia Municipal Airport as a home base, including Airgo Inc.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to ENL?
- The closest alternate is Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV), about 35 nm away, followed by Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) at 45 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ENL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 54m (215 nm), Dallas about 1h 35m (509 nm), Washington DC about 1h 40m (545 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.