Airport information
- FAA LID
- 47IS
- Coordinates
- 42.4917, -89.3569
- Elevation
- 945 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CHICAGO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- CHICAGO (ZAU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- KANKAKEE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2003/12
- Distance from city
- 5 N
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:45 AM | 09:45Z |
| Sunrise | 05:20 AM | 10:20Z |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | 01:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:13 PM | 02:13Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:13 PM → 04:45 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:38 PM → 04:20 AM
Plan a flight from 47IS
Runway 11/29
1,600 ft × 80 ft · Turf 11
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
29
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVL · Janesville | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r247° / 11.8 NM |
| RFD · Rockford | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r335° / 17.4 NM |
| PLL · Polo | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r010° / 32.5 NM |
| MSN · Madison | VORTAC | 108.60 | r178° / 39.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 47IS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Owner
DAVID E. ZIGMONT
16530 EICKS ROAD, DURAND, IL
847-401-4340
Manager
DAVID E. ZIGMONT
16530 EICKS ROAD, DURAND, IL
847-401-4340
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD THE PROPONET REMOVE THE TREES 375 FT FM RY 29 THLD.
- FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.
Nearby airports
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