Leigh Farm Private

4IS8 · Sparland, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
730 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,320 ft 09/27
Runway
1
Mag var
1E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 4IS8. Nearby reporting stations: KSPI (12 NM), KAAA (13 NM), KTAZ (31 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:24 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:18 AM11:18Z
Sunrise06:45 AM11:45Z
Sunset06:57 PM23:57Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:24 PM00:24Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:24 PM → 06:18 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:57 PM → 05:45 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 180°downwind 090°base 000°final 270°45° entry2709

RWY 27LEFT traffic

Heading
270° mag · 271° true
Dimensions
1,320 × 70 ft
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 090°) 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)

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

SPI 112.70 · AXC 117.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
SPI · Spinner VORTAC 112.70 · 74X High r029° / 12.4 NM
AXC · Adders VORTAC 117.20 · 119X High r295° / 36.2 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 4IS8 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
4IS8
Coordinates
40.0217, -89.5501
Elevation
730 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1E
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
KANKAKEE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1984/06
Distance from city
6 W
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
LESTER LEIGH ESTATE
454 COUNTY RD 650 N, SPARLAND, IL
309-493-7121
Manager
JAMES L. LEIGH
454 COUNTY RD 650 N, SPARLAND, IL
309-493-7121
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC ST LOUIS APCH 314-890-1017.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 3LS7 Bock Farms (private) (3 NM) · IL64 Martin (private) (10 NM) · 37IL Minder (private) (12 NM) · 2LL3 Miller (private) (13 NM)

About 4IS8

Leigh Farm (4IS8) is an airport in Sparland, IL, at 730 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,320 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 4IS8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 4IS8 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 4IS8?

Leigh Farm has 1 runway; the longest is 1,320 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 4IS8?

Leigh Farm is in Sparland, IL, at an elevation of 730 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.0217, -89.5501.

More about 4IS8

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 4IS8 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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