Curless Airport Private

IS08 · Astoria, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
620 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,400 ft 05/23
Runway
1
Mag var
2E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:42 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:31 AM10:31Z
Sunrise06:01 AM11:01Z
Sunset08:12 PM01:12Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:42 PM01:42Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:42 PM → 05:31 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:12 PM → 05:01 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 138°downwind 048°base 318°final 228°45° entry2305

RWY 23LEFT traffic

Heading
228° mag · 230° true
Dimensions
3,400 × 110 ft
TPA
1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 048°) 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

Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for IS08 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the IS08 kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

PIA 115.20 · SPI 112.70
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
PIA · Peoria VORTAC 115.20 · 99X Low r215° / 32.1 NM
SPI · Spinner VORTAC 112.70 · 74X High r316° / 36.1 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IS08 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
IS08
Coordinates
40.2639, -90.2345
Elevation
620 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2E
Sectional chart
CHICAGO
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
KANKAKEE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
IREG
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1980/01
Distance from city
2 E
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
HARLEY & KAY CURLESS
11220 E. BRICKER RD, ASTORIA, IL
Manager
HARLEY J. CURLESS
11220 E. BRICKER RD, ASTORIA, IL
309-759-4826
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • OWNER DESIRES ARPT TO BE CHARTED.
  • FOR CD CTC ST LOUIS APCH AT 314-890-1017.

Contact

  • JOE CURLESS 217-519-0885

Attendance

  • ATTENDED YEAR ROUND WEATHER PERMITTING.

Nearby airports

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About IS08

Curless Airport (IS08) is an airport in Astoria, IL, at 620 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IS08, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does IS08 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at IS08?

Curless Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,400 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is IS08?

Curless Airport is in Astoria, IL, at an elevation of 620 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.2639, -90.2345.

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