Airports / Illinois / SLO
Salem–Leckrone Airport.
Salem, Illinois · 573 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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6 ratings
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Operators based
573
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
41 nm
To the nearest alternate
Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV).
Overview
Salem–Leckrone Airport (KSLO / SLO) sits in Salem, Illinois, where it functions as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 573 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
SLO has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV, 41 nm), St Louis Regional Airport (ALN, 53 nm), and Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA, 54 nm). SLO offers a single 4,098-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the light jet class.
Quotes for flights out of SLO vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from SLO, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
KSLO
IATA
SLO
FAA / Local
SLO
Elevation
573 ft
Coordinates
38.6429° N · 88.9642° 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 573 ft, SLO sits lower than 61% of the 51 Illinois fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,098 ft
- 18/364,098 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,098 ft
SLO's 4,098 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 41nmBLVScott AFB/Midamerica AirportBelleville
- 53nmALNSt Louis Regional AirportAlton/St Louis
- 54nmMWAVeterans Airport of Southern IllinoisMarion
- 54nmMDHSouthern Illinois AirportMurphysboro
- 66nmSTLSt. Louis Lambert International AirportSt Louis
- 72nmDECDecatur AirportDecatur
Location
Open the full mapKSLO · Salem–Leckrone Airport · Salem, IL
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SLO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 186 nm | 50m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 206 nm | 53m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 518 nm | 1h 36m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 538 nm | 1h 39m |
| Houston (HOU) | 624 nm | 1h 51m |
| Austin (AUS) | 665 nm | 1h 57m |
| New York (TEB) | 700 nm | 2h 2m |
| Denver (DEN) | 733 nm | 2h 6m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SLO?
- Salem–Leckrone Airport's longest paved runway is 4,098 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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 SLO?
- Salem–Leckrone Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,098 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SLO?
- The closest alternate is Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV), about 41 nm away, followed by St Louis Regional Airport (ALN) at 53 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SLO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 53m (206 nm), Dallas about 1h 36m (518 nm), Washington DC about 1h 39m (538 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.