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Chanute Air Force Base

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Location & Surroundings

Chanute Air Force Base is a military installation in Illinois, United States, at 224 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rantoul, less than 2 km away. The national capital Washington is about 965 km to the east.

Overview

Chanute Air Force Base is former United States Air Force Base in Rantoul, Illinois, United States.

It is located in Rantoul, United States.

Established in 1917-00-00.

Also known as: Chanute AFB, Chanute Army Airfield, Chanute Field

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Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Rantoul
  • Type military installation (INSM)
  • a facility for use of and control by armed forces

Geography

  • Coordinates
    40° 17' 41" N, 88° 8' 28" W
  • Elevation 224 m (DEM: 224 m)
  • Timezone America/Chicago
  • Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 49 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.2%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Weather in Chanute Air Force Base

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chanute Air Force Base, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 11.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.7 to 22.4 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 452 W/m2.

Temperature
11.1 C
Wind
2.3 m/s W (266 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,021.2 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 11.1 2.3 266 68 1,021.2 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 22.4 4.2 315 49 1,021.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 452.3 n/a
12h 15.5 3.8 341 65 1,021.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 374.6 n/a
18h 11.3 3.2 351 79 1,023.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 9.7 3.0 4 76 1,024.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
30h 19.6 2.1 28 42 1,024.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 454.8 n/a
36h 15.2 1.6 47 55 1,021.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 375.3 n/a
42h 11.5 2.7 123 68 1,021.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 9.7 3.1 162 76 1,020.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
54h 21.5 4.7 195 40 1,017.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 449.8 n/a
60h 17.2 3.4 193 48 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 372.9 n/a
66h 14.2 4.0 203 48 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 13.5 3.9 226 59 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.00 10 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chanute Air Force Base?
Now 11.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.7 to 22.4 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 452 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chanute Air Force Base today?
Sunrise around 06:50 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Chanute Air Force Base?
Local time is 13:41. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Chanute Air Force Base?
Chanute Air Force Base is a military installation.
What is the elevation of Chanute Air Force Base?
Elevation about 224 m. DEM 224 m.
Where is Chanute Air Force Base located?
It is at 40.29477, -88.14120 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chanute Air Force Base in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2017-05-23
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