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Most popular locations in Illinois / United States of America

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These are the most popular locations for wind and water sports and outdoor activities in Illinois

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport 
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  • Evanston / NW University 
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  • Chicago Buoy 
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  • Chatham IL 
  • Calumet 
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  • Montrose Beach / Chicago 
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  • Morris Municipal Airport James R. Washburn field 
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  • Litchfield Municipal Airport 
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  • Waukegan Generating Station 
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  • Peoria International Airport 
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  • Carlyle Courthouse 
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  • Quincy Regional Airport 
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  • Northerly Island 
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  • Fulton Lock / Mississippi River 
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  • Decatur Airport 
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  • Cairo Airport 
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  • Southern Illinois Airport 
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  • Joliet Regional Airport 
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  • Saint Louis Downtown - Parks Airport 
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  • Utica / Starved Rock Lock & Dam 
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  • Harrisburg-Raleigh Airport 
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  • Waukegan Regional Airport 
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  • Joliet / Brandon Lock & Dam 
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  • Shelbyville 
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  • Chicago Rockford International Airport 
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  • Sparta Community Airport-Hunter Field 
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  • Kankakee Airport 
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  • Dresden Island Lock & Dam 
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  • Flora Airport 
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  • Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport 
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  • Pontiac Airport 
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  • Chicago Midway International Airport 
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  • Edgar County Airport 
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  • Chicago 
  • Rochelle Municipal Airport 
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  • Lacon / Marshall C. Airport 
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  • Williamson County Regional Airport 
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  • Galesburg 
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  • Scott Air Force Base 
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  • Belmont Harbor 
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  • Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal 
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  • Romeoville 
  • Mount Vernon Airport 
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  • Lake Springfield / Lindsay B. 
  • Springfield 
  • Mount Sterling Municipal Airport 
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  • Sterling Rockfalls 
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  • Chicago Lakveview 
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  • Miles Rd. 
  • Albertus Airport 
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  • Chicago Near Eastside 
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  • Montrose Ave Beach 
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  • Minonk 
  • Chicago Near North Side 
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  • Lincoln Park / North Beach 
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  • Wilmette Harbor 
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  • Palatine 
  • Waukegan Harbor 
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  • Rend Lake Dam 
  • Schiller Park 
  • Crystal Lake 
  • Huntley 
  • Quad City International Airport 
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  • Lacon 
  • Rosemont 
  • Fox Lake Hills 
  • Winnetka 
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  • Meredosia 
  • Calumet Beach Buoy 
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  • Calumet City 
  • Enjoy Field 
  • Murphysboro 
  • Mount Olive 
  • Wilmette Buoy 
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  • Northbrook / Glencoe 
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  • Taylorville 
  • Pittsfield Penstone Municipal Airport 
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  • Marion 
  • Malta 
  • Sugar Grove 
  • Lincolnshire 
  • Effingham 
  • Genoa 
  • Tri-Township Airport 
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  • Galena 
  • DuPage Airport 
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  • Highland Park 
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  • North Pekin 
  • Wheeling 
  • Northbrook 
  • Danville 
  • Melrose Park 
  • Gage Park 
  • DeKalb 
  • Carbon Cliff 
  • Wayne City 
  • Breese 
  • Wood Dale 
  • Vernon Hills 
  • Northfield 

Top spots in Illinois / United States of America

These are the top locations in Illinois for wind and water sports and outdoor activities. Find reliable forecasts for weather, wind speed, wind direction, waves, tides and air pressure. Narrow down your search by using the filter to see the most popular spots in Illinois for activities like kitesurfing, windsurfing, sailing and paragliding. For a visual overview, head over to our wind forecast map.

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Popular sports and activities in Illinois

Whether you are pursuing wind or water sports, paragliding or you simply enjoy spending time outdoors, Illinois in United States of America may offer something for you. Explore interesting spots and locations for your favored sport and be sure to check those wind, weather and wave forecasts for planning your next trip.

Which forecast parameters are most important for outdoor activities?

Being informed about wind parameters and severe weather is essential for practicing wind-dependent activities and water sports safely. Wind speed, wind directions, gusts, tides and wave heights are the most important factors. When you discover new locations, annual wind and weather statistics will help you to see prevailing wind conditions or temperatures for that location.

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