Gelfius International Private
27IS · Dahlgren, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:25 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:12 AM | 11:12Z |
| Sunrise | 06:39 AM | 11:39Z |
| Sunset | 06:58 PM | 23:58Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:25 PM | 00:25Z |
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Runways
RWY 13LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 130° mag · 131° true
- Dimensions
- 1,800 × 70 ft
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Turf
Enter the left downwind (heading 310°) on the 45° at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 13
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 1,800 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
ENL 115.00
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENL · Centralia | VORTAC | 115.00 · 97X | High | r121° / 28.2 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 27IS — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 27IS
- Coordinates
- 38.1489, -88.6703
- Elevation
- 530 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBIA · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1987/02
- Distance from city
- 3 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
Nearby airports
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About 27IS
Gelfius International (27IS) is an airport in Dahlgren, IL, at 530 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 27IS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 27IS have a control tower?
No. Gelfius International is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 27IS?
Gelfius International has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 27IS?
Gelfius International is in Dahlgren, IL, at an elevation of 530 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.1489, -88.6703.
More about 27IS
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 27IS in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
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