Nelson Airport
8IS1 · Carlinville, IL · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:39 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:33 AM | 10:33Z |
| Sunrise | 06:02 AM | 11:02Z |
| Sunset | 08:09 PM | 01:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:39 PM | 01:39Z |
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Runways
RWY 27LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 270° true
- Dimensions
- 3,200 × 80 ft
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- TURF
Enter the left downwind (heading 090°) 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)
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,200 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 8IS1 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 8IS1 kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
TOY 116.00 · SPI 112.70 · STL 117.40
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOY · Troy | VORTAC | 116.00 · 107X | Low | r350° / 34.3 NM |
| SPI · Spinner | VORTAC | 112.70 · 74X | High | r206° / 35.1 NM |
| STL · St Louis | VORTAC | 117.40 · 121X | High | r039° / 35.2 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8IS1 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8IS1
- Coordinates
- 39.3083, -89.9929
- Elevation
- 615 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
No published services or facility detail for 8IS1.
Nearby airports
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About 8IS1
Nelson Airport (8IS1) is an airport in Carlinville, IL, at 615 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,200 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8IS1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 8IS1?
Nelson Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,200 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8IS1?
Nelson Airport is in Carlinville, IL, at an elevation of 615 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.3083, -89.9929.
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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 8IS1 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.