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A Local Airport Shaped by the People Around It.
Campbell Airport is a privately owned, public-use field southwest of Grayslake. Since 1964, its story has been shaped by pilots, aircraft service, public events, and aviation education.
Campbell Through the Years
More Than Sixty Years on the Field.
Campbell's documented story reaches from its 1964 activation to decades of aircraft service, public events, and aviation education.
1964
Campbell Airport is activated.
FAA records date the airport's activation to February 1964 and identify it as a privately owned airport open to public use.
1969
A long aircraft-service chapter begins.
D. Gary Campbell—who earned his private pilot license at 17, served in the U.S. Air Force, and later worked for American Airlines—opened Cardinal Aircraft Service at C81 with a business partner. The operation remained on the field for nearly 50 years.
1985
The airport opens its gates for an air show.
A contemporary local newspaper promoted aerobatics, wing walking, skydiving, airplane rides, and displays of antique and experimental aircraft at Campbell Airport.
2015–21
Community events become part of the archive.
Campbell's current website preserves CareAffare galleries from 2015 and 2016, the 2019 Wings of Mercy Family FunDay, and a 2021 Oktoberfest announcement.
Today
Education and public service continue at C81.
The Lake County Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol operates from Campbell, supporting cadet aerospace education, community relations, emergency services, disaster relief, and search and rescue.
The Airport
General Aviationin Grayslake.
Campbell Airport supports local and visiting pilots with two runways, 100LL fuel, tiedown parking, and aircraft maintenance services.
The airport also provides visitor access and shares events, updates, and past activities with the surrounding community.
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Visitors
Public road access is from Townline Road on the west side of the airport.
Community
Airport events, updates, and an archive of previous activities held at Campbell Airport.
Visitor Access
Visiting Campbell Airport
Road visitors should use the west entrance from Townline Road. The east entrance from Sports Club Road is gated and intended for pilots.
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Public EntranceTownline Road · West
Pilots OnlySports Club Road · East
West EntrancePublic Visitors
East EntranceGated · Pilots Only
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Contact Airport Operations
For fuel, services, parking, hangar, or access questions, contact the airport directly.
Phone847-276-5683
Address22731 W Townline RoadGrayslake, IL 60030
Published AttendanceMonday – Friday ・ 8:30 AM – 4:00 PMWeekends Unattended
Airport Updates
Stay Close to the Field.
Receive event announcements, access updates, community news, and other non-operational airport information. Time-sensitive flight information should always be verified through official aviation sources.