Niklaus RLA Restricted Landing Area Private

IS26 · Farmer City, IL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
725 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,620 ft 09/27
Runway
1
Mag var
0E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:36 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:25 AM10:25Z
Sunrise05:55 AM10:55Z
Sunset08:06 PM01:06Z
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08:36 PM01:36Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:36 PM → 05:25 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:06 PM → 04:55 AM

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Runways

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

RWY 27LEFT traffic

Heading
270° mag · 270° true
Dimensions
2,620 × 100 ft
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
Displaced thr
700 ft

Enter the left downwind (heading 090°) on the 45° at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 27
Approach obstacle
Pline, 35 ft, 0 ft from threshold

Pattern side + displaced threshold: 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

CMI 115.75 · AXC 117.20 · RBS 116.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CMI · Champaign VORTAC 115.75 · 104Y Low r297° / 18 NM
AXC · Adders VORTAC 117.20 · 119X High r019° / 29 NM
RBS · Roberts VOR/DME 116.80 · 115X Low r219° / 31.6 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for IS26 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
IS26
Coordinates
40.1834, -88.6153
Elevation
725 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
0E
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
1989/05
Distance from city
4 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
EDWIN S. NIKLAUS
2680 N 700 E ROAD, FARMER CITY, IL
309-928-3304
Manager
EDWIN S. NIKLAUS
RT 1 BOX 117, FARMER CITY, IL
309-928-3304
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC CHAMPAIGN APCH AT 217-355-4069, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CHICAGO ARTCC AT 630-906-8921

Nearby airports

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About IS26

Niklaus RLA Restricted Landing Area (IS26) is an airport in Farmer City, IL, at 725 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,620 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for IS26, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does IS26 have a control tower?

No. Niklaus RLA Restricted Landing Area is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at IS26?

Niklaus RLA Restricted Landing Area has 1 runway; the longest is 2,620 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is IS26?

Niklaus RLA Restricted Landing Area is in Farmer City, IL, at an elevation of 725 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.1834, -88.6153.

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