Flying Z Ranch Private
47IS · Durand, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:30 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:12 AM | 11:12Z |
| Sunrise | 06:40 AM | 11:40Z |
| Sunset | 07:02 PM | 00:02Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:30 PM | 00:30Z |
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Runways
RWY 11LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 110° true
- Dimensions
- 1,600 × 80 ft
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Turf
Enter the left downwind (heading 290°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 1,600 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
JVL 114.30 · MSN 108.60
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JVL · Janesville | VOR/DME | 114.30 · 90X | Low | r247° / 11.8 NM |
| MSN · Madison | VORTAC | 108.60 · 23X | Low | r178° / 39.2 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 47IS — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 47IS
- Coordinates
- 42.4917, -89.3569
- Elevation
- 945 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2003/12
- Distance from city
- 5 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
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About 47IS
Flying Z Ranch (47IS) is an airport in Durand, IL, at 945 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 47IS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 47IS have a control tower?
No. Flying Z Ranch is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 47IS?
Flying Z Ranch has 1 runway; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 47IS?
Flying Z Ranch is in Durand, IL, at an elevation of 945 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.4917, -89.3569.
More about 47IS
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 47IS 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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