Airport identifier SLO

A welcoming general aviation airport in Southern Illinois

Located two miles northwest of Salem, with 24-hour self-service fuel, aircraft storage, rental, and flight instruction.

Runway18 / 36
Length4,098 ft
Elevation573 ft
UNICOM122.725
AWOS118.525
Terminal building and Salem-Leckrone Field welcome sign
Salem-Leckrone Field terminal

Fly into Salem

Practical services with hometown hospitality

Salem-Leckrone Field is owned by the Salem Airport Authority and serves local pilots, visitors, flight students, and the surrounding community.

Runway dimensions4,098 × 75 ft
LightingDusk to dawn
Weather phone618-548-0469
Flight service1-800-WX-BRIEF

Available on the field

Airport services

01

24-hour fuel

Self-service 100LL fuel is available around the clock. Mastercard, Visa, and Multi Service cards are accepted.

02

Aircraft and instruction

Aircraft rental and flight instruction are available through the field’s fixed-base operator.

03

Visitor support

Aircraft storage and a courtesy car are available. Contact airport staff before arrival to confirm arrangements.

Pilot-controlled lighting: 3 clicks low · 5 clicks medium · 7 clicks high, within 5 seconds

Official weather resource

KSLO aviation weather

Review the latest official KSLO observation at AviationWeather.gov before your trip.

View KSLO weather at AviationWeather.gov Informational only — not for flight planning.

Base at Salem

Hangars and aircraft storage

Contact airport management to ask about current hangar and aircraft-storage availability.

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Contact Salem-Leckrone Field

For service arrangements, aircraft rental, flight instruction, or assistance during your visit, call the appropriate airport contact.