Byron
in Ogle County of Illinois, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
42.127 and -89.256 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 42° 7' 37" and W -89° 15' 20"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:20 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:56 am and 4:30 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

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Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Byron

Byron in Ogle County (Illinois) with it's 3,648 habitants is a town located in United States about 679 mi (or 1,092 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Time in Byron is now 08:20 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -6 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Byron, of which 8 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Chicago Rockford International Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 15 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Oregon, Rockford, Dixon, Freeport and Belvidere. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 0°C / 32 °F

Morning Temperature -3°C / 27 °F
Evening Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 95%
Air Pressure 1004 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 21 km/h (13 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Thursday, 21st of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

7°C (44 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

10°C (50 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Byron Meltdown Drags 07/21/12 part 5

Published: July 26, 2012
Length: 09:21 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: hopesterdance

Spent the day at Byron Dragway and saw some amazing cars and had great time! If you didn't go this year, I have to tell you it is absolutely worth the drive and price of admission! Go as...


Byron Meltdown Drags 07/22/12 part 1

Published: July 27, 2012
Length: 11:14 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: hopesterdance

Spent the day at Byron Dragway and saw some amazing cars and had great time! If you didn't go this year, I have to tell you it is absolutely worth the drive and price of admission! Go as...


Byron Meltdown Drags 07/21/12 part 2 Pits & Paddock

Published: July 26, 2012
Length: 01:17 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: hopesterdance

Spent the day at Byron Dragway and saw some amazing cars and had great time! If you didn't go this year, I have to tell you it is absolutely worth the drive and price of admission! Go as often...


Barracuda wheelie goes over 900 ft at Byron Dragway

Published: October 06, 2014
Length: 30:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Exemplari Media

Airborne AJ Fiorelli takes his 1968 Plymouth Barracuda for a wild ride on two wheels! It goes over 900 feet in this amazing wheelie at the World Power Wheelstanding Competition in Byron IL...


Jason Carr, Byron 2008 Wheel Stand Contest

Published: October 26, 2008
Length: 42:09 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Anthony23D

check out how it got fixed at completeddreams.com Follow me on twitter @AnthonyDeutsch like this video? check out my others like... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QVEsHfaDMA&feature=related\.


AMC Gremlin - High Wheelie at Byron 2009

Published: October 11, 2009
Length: 31:58 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Exemplari Media

Brian Ambrosini gets a high wheelie out of his AMC Gremlinat the 2009 World Power Wheelstanding Championships in Byron, IL. Crazy wheelstand from an AMC Gremlin? Has to be seen to be ...


Byron Meltdown Drags 07/21/12 part 1

Published: July 25, 2012
Length: 06:01 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: hopesterdance

Spent the day at Byron Dragway and saw some amazing cars and had great time! If you didn't go this year, I have to tell you it is absolutely worth the drive and price of admission! Go as often...


Byron Meltdown Drags 07/21/12 part 6

Published: July 26, 2012
Length: 52:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: hopesterdance

Spent the day at Byron Dragway and saw some amazing cars and had great time! If you didn't go this year, I have to tell you it is absolutely worth the drive and price of admission! Go as...


Amazing 350+ Foot Wheelie by a Dodge Demon! - Byron Wheelie Competition

Published: October 27, 2008
Length: 55:29 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Exemplari Media

Dodge Demon does another wheelie. Carries it out over 350 feet and set it down real nice. This video was captured at the World Power Wheelstanding Competition at Byron Illinois in 2008.


Chevy Camaro Wheelie at Byron 2009

Published: October 11, 2009
Length: 04:30 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Exemplari Media

Long wheelie by a Chevy Camaro at the 2009 World Power Wheelstanding Championships in Byron, IL.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Motosports Park

Motosports Park is a motocross facility near Byron, Illinois, United States. Founded by Joe Vincer in 1969, MSP (as it came to be known) caught on almost immediately in the Midwest motorcycle community.

Located at 42.0877, -89.2884 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Motorsport venues in Illinois, Buildings and structures in Ogle County, Illinois, Visitor attractions in Ogle County, Illinois

Byron High School (Byron, Illinois)

Byron High School is located in the small city of Byron, Illinois population: 3,284. Byron High School is located 17 miles southwest from Rockford, Illinois, the state's 3rd largest city.

Located at 42.1311, -89.2658 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public high schools in Illinois, Byron, Illinois, Schools in Ogle County, Illinois

Loose Pulley Junction

Loose Pulley Junction is a fictional populated place and railroad station along the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad (MILW) main line near Rock River in Stillman Valley, Ogle County, Illinois, US. From about 1910 to about 1970, there was a well-respected railroad engineer in the area, named Louie "Loose Pulley" Johnson. He lived in a wooded area along the east bank of Rock River, north of the MILW tracks.

Located at 42.1261, -89.2239 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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