Winchester Airport Private

38IS · Nauvoo, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
685 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,740 ft N/S
Runway
1
Mag var
3E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:48 PM
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 267°downwind 177°base 087°final 357°45° entryNS

RWY NLEFT traffic

Heading
357° mag · 000° true
Dimensions
1,740 × 70 ft
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 177°) on the 45° at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

BRL 115.55
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BRL · Burlington VOR/DME 115.55 · 102Y Low r242° / 21.5 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 38IS — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
38IS
Coordinates
40.5820, -91.3585
Elevation
685 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3E
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
SAINT LOUIS · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Activated
1987/02
Distance from city
3 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
M. J. S. WINCHESTER
2609 N. COUNTY RD. 730, NAUVOO, IL
217-453-6445
Manager
M. J. S. WINCHESTER
2609 N. COUNTY RD. 730, NAUVOO, IL
217-453-6445
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

Nearby airports

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About 38IS

Winchester Airport (38IS) is an airport in Nauvoo, IL, at 685 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,740 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 38IS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 38IS have a control tower?

No. Winchester Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 38IS?

Winchester Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,740 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 38IS?

Winchester Airport is in Nauvoo, IL, at an elevation of 685 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.5820, -91.3585.

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