Jim & Peg Airport Private

61IS · Dwight, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
630 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,400 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
0W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:37 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:21 AM10:21Z
Sunrise05:52 AM10:52Z
Sunset08:07 PM01:07Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:37 PM01:37Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:37 PM → 05:21 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:07 PM → 04:52 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 090°downwind 000°base 270°final 180°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
180° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
2,400 × 100 ft
TPA
1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 000°) on the 45° at 1,600 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

JOT 112.30 · EON 113.20 · RBS 116.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
JOT · Joliet VOR/DME 112.30 · 70X High r184° / 29.7 NM
EON · Peotone VORTAC 113.20 · 79X Low r243° / 29.9 NM
RBS · Roberts VOR/DME 116.80 · 115X Low r338° / 30.2 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 61IS — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
61IS
Coordinates
41.0548, -88.3873
Elevation
630 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
0W
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
CHICAGO (ZAU)
Flight service (FSS)
KANKAKEE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1988/02
Distance from city
2 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
JAMES WATTERS
28695 E 2900 N RD, DWIGHT, IL
815-228-2540
Manager
JAMES WATTERS
28695 E 2900 N RD, DWIGHT, IL
815-584-2540
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • 500' WIND ENERGY TOWER 2.6 S.M. SOUTH OF END OF RWY 36
  • FOR CD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921.

Nearby airports

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About 61IS

Jim & Peg Airport (61IS) is an airport in Dwight, IL, at 630 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 61IS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 61IS have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 61IS?

Jim & Peg Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 61IS?

Jim & Peg Airport is in Dwight, IL, at an elevation of 630 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.0548, -88.3873.

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