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Ski Snowstar

Where Ski Snowstar’s numbers come from

19 observations from 5 publishers behind 16 figures. Each row gives the figure we publish, how many sources gave one and how many agree; open it for what each said.

Figures

7/11 core figures collected.

How a figure is chosen
Summit elevation790 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Snowstar Winter Park
Snowstar — SkiingPublishedSep 2026“790 FT Summit 15 Trails 28 Acres”
Highest lift-served elevation787 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org)
OpenSkiMap — Ski SnowstarPublishedSep 2026“Top of the highest mapped lift: 240 m (787 ft)”
Base elevation528 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom OnTheSnow
OnTheSnow — Ski Snowstar Winter Sports Park Ski Resort Area OverviewPublishedSep 2026“Base 528'”
Advertised vertical drop262 ft1 source1 of 1 agreefrom OnTheSnow
OnTheSnow — Ski Snowstar Winter Sports Park Ski Resort Area OverviewPublishedSep 2026“Vertical Drop 262'”
Lift-served vertical259 ftNo sources:Derived

Computed from highest lift-served elevation and base elevation, not read from a source.

= highest_lift_served_elevation_ft − base_elevation_ft

Skiable acres28 ac1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Snowstar Winter Park
Snowstar — SkiingPublishedSep 2026“790 FT Summit 15 Trails 28 Acres”
Named trails152 sources2 of 2 agreefrom Snowstar Winter Park
Snowstar — SkiingPublishedSep 2026“790 FT Summit 15 Trails 28 Acres”
Ski Snowstar — Trail Maps - Snowstar - Where Fun's Always in Season!Oct 2026“With 15 trails and a professionally designed, 28-acre terrain park, we hav”
Night skiingYes1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Snowstar Winter Park
Snowstar — SkiingPublishedSep 2026“We recently invested in updated lighting throughout the entire park, so guests can safely ski once the sun goes down.”
Total lifts61 source1 of 1 agreefrom OpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org)
OpenSkiMap — Ski SnowstarPublishedSep 2026“Lifts mapped in OpenStreetMap: 4 chairlifts, 1 rope tow, 1 magic carpet (6 in all)”
Average annual snowfall≈ 40 in1 source1 of 1 agreefrom Snowstar Winter Park
Snowstar — SkiingPublishedSep 2026“Averaging around 40 inches of snowfall each year”
Airport drive1 h 28 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Ski Snowstar, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedOct 2026“The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Ski Snowstar: 1 h 28 min and 87.6 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Airport road miles87.6 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Ski Snowstar, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedOct 2026“The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Ski Snowstar: 1 h 28 min and 87.6 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Big airport drive2 h 55 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ski Snowstar, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ski Snowstar: 2 h 55 min and 178.4 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Big airport road miles178.4 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ski Snowstar, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ski Snowstar: 2 h 55 min and 178.4 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Closest airport drive22 min1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) to Ski Snowstar, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) to Ski Snowstar: 22 min and 17.3 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”
Closest airport road miles17.3 mi1 source1 of 1 agreefrom aurora.ski
Drive from Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) to Ski Snowstar, estimated on roads open on 20 January 2027PublishedSep 2026“Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) to Ski Snowstar: 22 min and 17.3 mi by road without traffic, on roads open on 20 January 2027 (Valhalla routing on OpenStreetMap)”

Pages cited

Every source behind the figures, passes and facts, the resort’s own pages first.

Other facts

Where the page's other facts come from: its location, website, owner and the like.

Nearest major airport
Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
Closest airline airport
Passenger boardings by airport, calendar year 2024: BTS T-100 airline traffic (U.S. airlines, domestic flights)
flyInAirport
Nonstop flights by route, December 2025 – March 2026: BTS T-100 Domestic Segment (U.S. Carriers) and T-100 International Segment (All Carriers)
Coordinates
OpenSkiMap — Ski Snowstar
Website
Ski Snowstar — official website
Lift ticket page
Ski Snowstar — Lift Tickets - Snowstar - Where Fun's Always in Season!

Operating status

The sources that list this area, and what each says about whether it operates.

  • operatingSki Snowstar · The resort’s own site · 2026-10-02…g Hill Group and Rentals eGift Cards Tune Shop Hours Indy Pass Facility Rentals 2025/2026 Lodge Rental Rates The Lodge at Snowstar is the premier event venue in the Quad… (https://www.skisnowstar.com/facility-rentals-pricing.html)
  • operatingIndy Pass · Ski pass · 2026-09-28Snowstar — Andalusia, IL, USA (Alpine)
  • operatingWikimedia Foundation · Encyclopedia · 2026-09-28* Ski Snowstar – Andalusia
  • operatingLift Blog · Ski guide · 2026-09-28Snowstar: 4 operating lift(s) — 1 (Quad), 2 (Quad), 3 (Double), 4 (Double); 0 removed/not operating
  • operatingOpenSkiMap.org (OpenStreetMap contributors, Skimap.org) · Community map · 2026-09-28Ski Snowstar — status: operating; activities: downhill, nordic; lifts mapped: 6; downhill runs mapped: 0; Andalusia

Data quality notes

  • Not yet collected: beginner terrain, intermediate terrain, advanced terrain, expert terrain.